Author: Matt Mattus

I am smitten by Amy Goldman’s latest book, which will be published October 27. Sometime, even I discover books and authors in the most…

In nearby Brookfield, Massachusetts there are beautiful old farms dating back to the 1800’s. While apple picking this weekend, Joe and I stopped here…

I’ve been growing some rare species of Cobaea (the cup and saucer vine) this summer, and most bloom near frost so seed from this…

In a week or so, I will be relocating most of my city, such as this variegated Calamondin orange, back into the greenhouse for…

This Petrocosmea, may change your mind about gesneriads – those African Violet relatives that just may make better terrarium plants than, well, terrarium plants….

I am really surprised by how quickly the dormant pots of bulbs can come into bloom in the greenhouse. These cyclamen species were complete…

Fritillaria palidiflora in a Michigan garden, from last years’ NARGS garden tours – I must order more right now! I am certain that your…

A BAD CASE OF LATE BLIGHT (PHYTOPHTHORA INFESTANS) FINISHES OFF MY TOMATO SEASON A LITTLE EARLY THIS YEAR, BUT THE OUTBREAK IS STILL NOT…