I don’t stop thinking about the plant nursery in Ghana. Each time I go, something different catches my eye. Some nurseries concentrate on food crops such as tomatoes, peppers or cassava. Some cultivate tree seedlings for lumber or shade. There are tons of ones that specifically do flowers or ornamentals. The list of species is extensive and it usually depends on the local demand or what the nursery proprietor thinks will move.

The configuration of each nursery varies. Some are mere lines of black plastic bags of dirt. Some utilize raised beds or old vessels. The dirt in the bags is usually a too of compost.

A lot of the plants are watered by hand with watering cans.

A few bigger spots have hosepipes or rudimentary irrigation. More of the shade is offered by nets, scraps of old fabric or palm fronds. Here and there, there are tiny wooden huts with shelves.

Other nurseries are facilities of a farm. Still others are right along the roadside. Some are operated by enthusiasts who launched them in their own gardens. Prices fluctuate, but they are commonly scrawled on placards or described by vendors. A few sellers talk you through the care for each plant. Others simply provide the plant and assume you’ll figure it out or inquire if assistance is required.

There’s always something new to see. I never want to leave.