Two rarities currently in bloom April 18, 2011 Here is a Daphne most people rarely see, even in collections. Rarely seen in gardens except in those of collectors, is Daphne calcicola, a… Continue Reading
Growing Belgian Endive, Scorzonera and Salsify April 16, 2011 SOWING OLD-FASHIONED ROOT VEGETABLES ON THIS COLD AND BLUSTERY DAY. Often referred to as luxury vegetables, the chicons of Belgian endive, and the long… Continue Reading
In the greenhouse – the last species Gladiolus April 16, 2011 GLADIOLUS ALATUS The last of my winter-rainfall ( i.e. winter greenhouse growing) Gladiolus species are blooming now, and it seems as if the best… Continue Reading
Appreciated Selections April 16, 2011 {Left to right} Muscari azureum, Bellevalia pycnantha, Muscari latifolium and Muscari ‘Valerie Finnis’ Selections of Muscari showing differences in major cultivars that are available… Continue Reading
Wild Narcissus triandrus or Angel’s Tears April 14, 2011 Narcissus triandrus ssp. triandrus ‘alba’ , a challenging wild form of Narcissus, as shown in a book by Alex Gray, MINIATURE DAFFODILS. I’ve tried,… Continue Reading
Repotting a giant Calla Lily April 14, 2011 A large 14 inch giant clay pot had to be sacrificed, in order to repot a Calla Lily variety, which happens to be a… Continue Reading
Crocus vernus, even ordinary can be beautiful April 13, 2011 I adore species crocus, (what true gardener doesn’t), but I still have a nostalgic spot for the classic giant Dutch crocus, and if planted… Continue Reading
Daily Awesome – Gladiolus splendens April 12, 2011 As my Gladiolus species collection continues to bloom, as they start to reach the end of their growing season, (at least in the greenhouse),… Continue Reading
Planting, seeding, digging, the first spring weekend arrives. April 11, 2011 The Giant Japanese Butterbur, or Petasites japnonicus ssp. giganteus typically blooming in late January or February, but since our snow cover just melted, I… Continue Reading
Non GMO Phalaenopsis azureus April 9, 2011 A Phalaenopsis azureus hides amongst some hydrangeas of a lesser hue. In their native habitat of Pandora, they are far more common. I was… Continue Reading