Winter Marmalade January 27, 2013 This weekend I was inspired by my neighbor and fellow blogger Kim who posted last week on her bird watching blog The Curious Birder,… Continue Reading
Winter Rarities – Bulbs to Birds January 26, 2013 Scilla aristidis up close. This tiny, slightly tender Scilla species from Greece does fine in a bulb pan in the greenhouse. Plus, the fact that… Continue Reading
Book Giveaway Winner is…. January 24, 2013 Thanks to everyone for commenting and entering this week’s book giveaway. The lucky winner of Margaret Roach’s latest book is Emeralkmaz! Please contact me… Continue Reading
January Greenhouse Tour January 22, 2013 Sunday I spent much of my afternoon making labels for my cyclamen collection. The second from the right is really Cyclamen africanum, and not… Continue Reading
HOW TO GROW ARTICHOKES FROM SEED AND HARVEST IN ONE YEAR January 20, 2013 Artichoke seed must be sown early, and mid to late January sowings result in plants large enough to endure the neccessary cold ‘vernalization’ temperatures… Continue Reading
Book Giveaway – Win Margaret Roach’s Latest Book January 20, 2013 I am halfway through reading Margaret Roach’s latest book, THE BACKYARD PARABLES – LESSONS ON GARDENING, AND LIFE. Now, you can win one too!… Continue Reading
A Winter Garden Party January 13, 2013 Elisabeth Zander Berkshire Chapter of NARGS, (L), Gail Read, Horticulturist and Garden Manager at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in RI (center), and Peter… Continue Reading
Winter Therapy – Branches and Books. January 8, 2013 Cornus mas forces into bloom ever so quickly in January, with tiny yellow flowers along every branch and twig. Out side, they will be… Continue Reading
Saving Summer – Rooting Cuttings January 5, 2013 Rooting your own cuttings taken from summer annuals and tender perennials is easy, but they don’t always winter over well indoors, one is best… Continue Reading
Twelve Months of Awesomness January 2, 2013 JANUARY – Mixed greenhouse pickings on a cold, winter day made for an interesting composition to start the new year off with. Here is… Continue Reading