Snow Day Antics December 31, 2012 THE PUPPIES ARE GETTING BIG. ON THE LEFT, (WEASLEY?), THE BOY, AND ON THE RIGHT, THE GIRL. After eleven inches of new snow last… Continue Reading
December Greenhouse Tour December 27, 2012 A December bouquet completely from the greenhouse. As it snows outside today here in New England, I thought that I might share some images… Continue Reading
Heaths and Heather – The Uncommon Evergreens December 27, 2012 Many varieties of Erica and Calluna ( Heather) bloom during the winter, but here in New England, it’s the color and tints of the… Continue Reading
Christmas Arrangements on a Budget December 24, 2012 White Nandina domestica berries along with fresh greens from the cold greenhouse including white Camellia buds, variegated Osmanthus and magnolia combine with garden picked… Continue Reading
The Forgotten Christmas Flower – Lily of the Valley December 21, 2012 Two florists in a London Flower market admire forced pots of Lily of the Valley, a lost winter traditional pot plant which is due… Continue Reading
…and there shall be peace December 19, 2012 As our neighbors in Connecticut begin to recover after last Friday’s utterly reprehensible attack, it’s been numbing – even for those of us who… Continue Reading
Chinese Collections Bloom under Glass December 11, 2012 Camellia ‘Kitty’, one of the earliest of the winter camellias to bloom in my greenhouse. On a cold, rainy day, it brightens up a… Continue Reading
The New Christmas Cactus December 5, 2012 Schlumbergera ‘Thor Carmen’ has purple bud which open brilliant carmine red, a new variety, it is beginning to show up for sale at some… Continue Reading
The Winter Harvest Garden December 3, 2012 CHINESE CABBAGE AND NAPA CABBAGE STILL BEING PICKED ON THIS SNOWY, FRIST WEEK OF DECEMBER IN OUR RAISED BEDS WITH NOTHIN MORE THAN A… Continue Reading
Of Mouses and Men December 2, 2012 The bird feeding season is in full swing in our garden, especially with a nice, December snowfall. Here, a Tufted Titmouse enjoys a snack… Continue Reading