My Lachenalia Bacchanalia February 25, 2013 Lachenalia, or Cape Hyacinths are like visual candy. These I photographed these today a faceplate of a book from the late 1800’s that I… Continue Reading
Garden design is not the same as interior design February 21, 2013 Texture, color and form are all reconsidered in the ‘off-season’, when I revisit photos that I took in the previous growing season. Each winter,… Continue Reading
HOW TO GROW AND COOK CARDOON February 17, 2013 I found cardoons at my local market – a relative of the Artichoke, the stems are cooked and eaten and they have the same… Continue Reading
The Future of Gardening Magazines February 15, 2013 Garden Design magazine closes it’s doors. Last Thursday, Bonnier Corp. announced to the staff of Garden Design Magazine, that it will be folding after… Continue Reading
My African Violet Makeover February 12, 2013 I am on a top secret mission to make the African Violet cool again. Wait, was it ever cool? It’s time to rediscover exhibition… Continue Reading
A Blizzard Strikes February 11, 2013 The greenhouse looks cold and frozen, in this weekend’s blizzard, but even with winds howling over 75 MPH, thanks to protective evergreens, and a… Continue Reading
Evaluating Clivia Crosses February 7, 2013 Selected Clivia x Cyrtanthiflora Group crosses, long, tubular blossoms from crosses made between two distinct species of Clivia – C. miniata, the common srping… Continue Reading
Podophyllum Madness and Desire February 4, 2013 Podophyllum ‘Spotty Dotty’, on my wish list for a year now, suddenly, I am discovering that I should have bought more when I had… Continue Reading
Antique Fragrance Under Glass February 3, 2013 It smells like 1810. A short-lived shrub, the tender Daphne odora is worth it’s space in the cold greenhouse. It’s a shrub that has… Continue Reading