In Search of the Heirloom Pansy April 29, 2013 Heirloom Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) are selections that predate 1900. These old fasioned Chalon varieties have ruffles petals, so favored by the victorians. These… Continue Reading
Behind the scenes – the awful truth April 28, 2013 Most of our 2.5 acres is an old garden, planted by my parents in the 1920’s -1960’s. Today, 70 years later, the garden hasbecome… Continue Reading
Dividing Perennials Through Simple Division April 25, 2013 This clump of Helenium is at the perfect stage of growth for proper division, a task which must be carefully timed if you intend… Continue Reading
Upcoming Rare Plant Sales April 23, 2013 If you live in New England or New York, these four plant sales offer plants found no-where else! Plan to visit a few over… Continue Reading
Garden Delights from the Planet Earth April 23, 2013 Native trees and shrubs are emerging now that spring is here, but this is not a native, but a bud on a plant from… Continue Reading
Planting a Strawberry Pot April 22, 2013 Vietnamese potters are casting large strawberry pots which are finding their way to nurseries and garden centers. This one, which is four feet high,… Continue Reading
How to grow tomatoes from seed. April 18, 2013 It’s the perfect time to sow tomato seedlings. It’s ok if you accidentally sowed them too thickly like this, tomatoes transplant well at most… Continue Reading
Peace. April 16, 2013 Saddened by the horrific events in Boston today, our thoughts go out to out the victims of this tragedy, their families and friends. *** Continue Reading
Primordia Rules – except at the garden center. April 15, 2013 Our state flower of Massachusetts – the Mayflower, Epigaea repens , is in bloom late this year, as it usually blooms in our woodland in… Continue Reading
Giant Corpse Flower Blooms April 12, 2013 A sci painting entitled ‘Amorphophallus titanum’ by artist and illustrator ‘Janasci on Deviant Art A post on the Pacific Bulb Group today announced (… Continue Reading