Matt Mattus, Author at Growing With Plants

Decorating for the Holidays & First Snow

December 3, 2007

The greenhouse is getting special attention this year. Sixteen degrees outside – it does make one wonder why one spends more time and money…

Early South African Bulbs

November 14, 2007

Bench of the larger South African Bulbs I am trying som elarger pots for some of thebigger, and more challenging S.A. bulbs, and this…

Achimenes

November 4, 2007

A line-up of Achimenes showing the variety and diversity between various species and named varietites available. Isn’t it funny how even though one may…

First Frost

October 30, 2007

Early morning view of the tropical bed, in front of the greenhouse showing the effects of last nights 26 degree temps. Frost brings the…

Some fall garden moments

October 16, 2007

A new focal point in the blue and gold garden- a super-deluxe Purple Martin house. This post of the tiny tender bulb known as…

Blog Break for two weeks.

October 16, 2007

Folks, Im taking a break until Oct 19 due to the deadline for my book. Thanks for visiting, see you next week!

fall Bulbs – the quality and price conundrum

September 20, 2007

Although I am late in placing my orders for Dutch bulbs for planting, both in the greenhouse and in the garden, it isn’t too…

Cyclamen graecum

September 17, 2007

Cyclamen graecum on a cold, September morning The temperature this morning reached down into the high 30’s, near freezing, which reminded me that the…

thmells and thounds like Smithiantha

September 13, 2007

Smithiantha ‘Big Dots Rule’ This summer I decided to grow a number of more unusual Gesneriads, all members of Gesneriaceae, the family which includes…

Chilly Mornings and Tea

September 5, 2007

Ever wonder what green tea looks like as a plant? Here, Camellia sinensis, or the true green tea tree, which is a Camellia, blooms…