My Gardener’s Monthly for January January 30, 2017 In the greenhouse, the camellias are well budded, and nearly bursting with bloom. As I lose myself in a number of 19th century gardening… Continue Reading
My Garden Projects for 2017 January 23, 2017 Each January I share a list of the garden projects I plan to undertake in the coming year. Here are about ten things I… Continue Reading
Moving Forward January 20, 2017 Seed catalogs provide hope during these dark days of winter. Hope arrives no matter what the weather, politics or even life tells us. As… Continue Reading
Greenhouse Therapy January 9, 2017 A store-bought hyacinth repotted into one of my home-made clay pots, helps boost my spirits. My bulbs won’t be ready to force for a… Continue Reading
Making the Best of it, at Christmas December 25, 2016 I could have cleaned the glass better on this cloche, but with the amount of stone dust around here. this gives you an idea… Continue Reading
Have Yourself a Very Mandarin Christmas December 20, 2016 Mandarin oranges are a seasonal treat around the Holiday season but have you ever wondered why? (I apologize if you had tried to read… Continue Reading
Finding Peace Under Glass December 5, 2016 I think I have only stepped out to see the greenhouse once in three weeks. I’m discovering that in November and December, a little… Continue Reading
Winter Conservatory Chrysanthemums December 1, 2016 Vintage Japanese lanterns illuminate the greenhouse last Friday night as we celebrated the peak bloom of my exhibition and Japanese Chrysanthemum collection. There were… Continue Reading
How to Grow Winter Crops in an Elevated Cedar Planter Box November 18, 2016 Before you say “Matt, I though that you weren’t going to write any sponsored posts?”, just hold on. Yes, my legal department would agree… Continue Reading
Digging and Dividing Dahlias November 8, 2016 This is dahlia digging and dividing season. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to divide them like the experts, here is a rather… Continue Reading