Repotting Cyclamen August 16, 2010 Early August is prime time to clean up and repot winter growing greenhouse bulbs. The Cyclamen species are just starting to break dormancy, but… Continue Reading
Acis autumnalis, the Autumn Snowflake August 16, 2010 Acis autumnalis, an unusual late summer blooming bulb, blooming now in the alpine garden, and not in a pot. The alpine bed is a… Continue Reading
Saturday at the Farmers Market August 15, 2010 Heirloom tomatoes were everywhere this year. Little sign of late blight is ensuring a decent crop of tomatoes this year. At least something is… Continue Reading
Experimenting with color August 12, 2010 I like pushing color palettes, especially with the newer colors available today in many plants. Searching for odd, out-of-the-ordinary combinations can be fun, and… Continue Reading
Neofinetia falcata the Samurai Orchid August 8, 2010 THE JAPANESE NATIVE ORCHID, NEOFINETIA FALCATA I know, a very quiet blog this week… I was on vacation (at a family reunion at a… Continue Reading
Tequilla! Collecting Agave August 2, 2010 The Agave collection grows, since I try to add a couple new varieties or species each year. There are so many forms available, that… Continue Reading
Exploring Tokyo DIY Gardening.org July 29, 2010 A fellow contact on a social media site, shared this site with me, and it looks interesting enough to share. Tokyo DIY Gardening.org, is… Continue Reading
In Bloom Today – Rebutia ‘watermelon’ July 29, 2010 As cacti go, the South American species reign as the most colorful and floriferous, especially the Rebutia species. I keep many in the cold… Continue Reading
In Bloom Today – Scadoxus multiflorus, the Blood Lily July 28, 2010 I thought I had lost it, my large pot of Scadoxus multiflorus ssp. kathernae which I’ve kept in an increasingly larger pot, every year… Continue Reading
Nicotiana sylvestris- evening scented Tobacco July 28, 2010 Mmmmm. Tobacco. Well. this smells not like an ash tray, but more like a bouquet of Jasmine. This tall, fragrant candelabra-flowered tobacco mysteriously self… Continue Reading