Thanksgiving Weekend Flowers November 28, 2009 Fergus sleeps off a turkey hangover, behind the shaving brush blossoms of a large pot of Haemanthus albiflos.The South African evergreen geophyte, Haemanthus albiflos… Continue Reading
Plant Society Magazine – Fall/Winter published. November 21, 2009 OK, finally, I got this one out! My little weekend project that I call Plant Society Magazine, is now available only here at HP’s… Continue Reading
A new furnace, arrives, and just in time. November 15, 2009 When one keeps a temperate glass house full of tender plants in New England, the greatest worry is heat. Within a month, the temperatures… Continue Reading
Autumn Narcissus begin to bloom November 15, 2009 The tiny flower of Narcissus serotinus, no wider than a half an inch, has a scent that rivals it’s relative, the Paperwhite Narcissus. Still,… Continue Reading
Orchidishness November 6, 2009 Some recent images from last week, in the greenhouse. ‘Tis orchid season. Autumn may mean fall leaves, but this time of transition, not unlike… Continue Reading
Autumn in New England – Foliage around the yard November 1, 2009 After arriving home from LA this weekend, I could not help but notice how striking the fall colors are this autumn. Here are just… Continue Reading
Nerine sarniensis ‘Isandwlana’ November 1, 2009 This year, the Nerine sarniensis are blooming incredibly well, with most in full flower as I type this. I have added a few new… Continue Reading