My Camellia Collection Blooms February 28, 2011 If Valentines became flowers, they would be Camellias. As February draws to a close, so does the Camellia season. Even here in New England,… Continue Reading
Rhodohypoxis- the Lemming of the Plant World February 28, 2011 What this on your deck or terrace? Follow these directions on how to grow one of the least known and most showy of South… Continue Reading
My Own, Private, Spring Flower Show February 28, 2011 It’s a little self indulgent, ( um….a little?), but I just can’t help myself. I mean, how could I not post these images that… Continue Reading
Lachenalia: A New Classic and an Heirloom Classic Species February 28, 2011 Lachenalia ‘Romaud’, one of the easiest new bulbs to ‘force’ into bloom on your windowsill. Still rather new to culture, these hybrids are fool-proof… Continue Reading
Greenhouse Mecca – A visit to The Lyman Estate February 27, 2011 The Camellia’s are in full bloom this month, at the 200 year old greenhouses at the Lyman Estate, a half hour west of Boston…. Continue Reading
The Last ‘Scented Violet’ February 22, 2011 A pot of scented violets currently in bloom in my greenhouse. The powerful scent is all you can smell, when you first enter. A… Continue Reading
A Winter Garden of Bulbs in Pots February 21, 2011 A collection of potted of small bulbs brings winter interest to a cold greenhouse, as the snow begins to fall outside. There are so… Continue Reading
Now Serving, Baboon Snacks February 19, 2011 It is not uncommon for seed, which has been wild collected, to be miss-labeled, and alas, I am sure that this is exactly what… Continue Reading
The Experience of Forcing Bulbs February 16, 2011 A tray of Dutch bulbs brought in from the cold frames, ready to force in the greenhouse. Forcing bulbs. I know, just saying it… Continue Reading
Stenomesson pearcei, my long wait has paid off. February 14, 2011 STENOMESSON PEARCEI, A RARE AMARYLLIS RELATIVE FROM BOLIVIA BLOOMS IN THE GREENHOUSE High in the Andes, on mountain slopes from Peru to Bolivia comes… Continue Reading