Who’s the boss? Brunsvigia, that’s who. September 30, 2011 I am thrilled to report that as the fall-blooming southern hemispheric bulbs begin to emerge as the nights become cooler and the autumn rains… Continue Reading
Under-Designed Air Plants September 24, 2011 Bromelliads, or “Air Plants”( specifically, those Tillandsia species which are so commonly used as ornamental, yet disposable plants by many designers, installation artists). They… Continue Reading
My 1802 Melon Project September 21, 2011 This little project began last May, after purchasing a rare 1802 gardening book. It was then, when I discovered that in the early Nineteenth… Continue Reading
A visit with John Grimshaw – Snowdrop Expert September 19, 2011 BOTANIST AND AUTHOR (AND GALANTHUS EXPERT) JOHN GRIMSHAW VISITED WITH US THIS WEEKEND WHILE ON A SPEAKING TOUR OF THE US. I SENSE LOTS… Continue Reading
The Autumn Spring September 19, 2011 CYCLAMEN GRAECUM FROM GREECE, A TENDER CYCLAMEN SPECIES THAT OFTEN BLOOMS BEFORE THE FOLIAGE EMERGES. THIS YEAR, IT LOOKS LIKE A VERY GOOD SHOW…. Continue Reading
My ‘Home Farming Movement’ that isn’t. September 15, 2011 It seems everyone has joined the Home Farming movement lately. Everything from keeping bees, to backyard chicken coops to raised beds of heirloom vegetables…. Continue Reading
Harvest Time – Canning Heirloom Tomatoes September 13, 2011 As many of you know, I was raised in a canning family. My mom canned hundreds of jars of most every vegetable there was,… Continue Reading
It’s time for Four O’Clock’s September 12, 2011 Summer is nearly over here in New England, with cool nights and nippy mornings, most of the garden plants save for the late blooming… Continue Reading
Smokeless tobacco, and it’s pink September 9, 2011 TOBACCO (NICOTIANA TABACUM) CAN GROW INTO A 6 FOOT TALL ORNAMENTAL PLANT IN ONE SEASON I don’t know where it came from, but I… Continue Reading
Order These Fall-Blooming Bulbs Today September 6, 2011 Colchicum autumnale var. alboplenum from White Flower Farm Colchicum species – a last minute buy if you are lucky. For what ever reason, many… Continue Reading