Fall Textures and Color October 30, 2010 The fine thin foliage and blueish flowers of Amsonia hubrichtii is OK during the spring and summer, but it is autumn when the species… Continue Reading
Plant Society Sneak Peak October 21, 2010 IN MANY WAYS, THIS WINTER ISSUE IS A BULB ISSUE For those of you who personally know me, I know that you understand, but… Continue Reading
Oh Nerine, you move my soul. October 18, 2010 THE PALE PINK NERINE SARNIENSIS ‘ HANLEY CASTLE’ ON THE RIGHT. Nerine sarniensis are in peak bloom this weekend in my greenhouse, so I… Continue Reading
Planting a Rare Gladiolus Species Collection October 17, 2010 LABELS ARE PRINTED ON MY BROTHER P-TOUCH ON WATER-PROOF PLASTIC. I LIKE THE BLACK BACKGROUND WITH WHITE TYPE, WHICH I MUST ORDER ONLINE. THE… Continue Reading
A Day at the Fancy Dog Show October 17, 2010 Last weekend we attended the Montgomery County Kennel Club show ( often known as the National Terrier show, since many of the terrier breed… Continue Reading
A visit to Terrain October 13, 2010 AMAZING DUTCH BULB RETAIL DISPLAY AT TERRAIN I’ve been wanting to visit the Terrain retail store, located in Glen Mills, PA, just outside of… Continue Reading
A Morning Glory, Morning. October 7, 2010 Face it…there is nothing quite like sublime blue hue of morning glories. OK, maybe the color of meconopsis, but true blue is rare in… Continue Reading
Dahlia Farm Tour, part 2 October 6, 2010 MIXED DAHLIAS AT PLEASANT VALLEY GLADS AND DAHLIA FARM I almost forgot to publish the other half of my post from two weeks ago,… Continue Reading
Autumn Blooms -Asters and Anemones October 4, 2010 Tall stems of Anemone hupehensis ‘Whirlwind'(formerly A. japonica), wave in the early autumn breeze. This variety is a double white form. There are many… Continue Reading
Canning Jar Round-Up October 1, 2010 Look for French canning jars, such as this vintage fine on Etsy. Not secure enough a seal for true canning, but for quick pickles,… Continue Reading