In Bloom Today – Echinops July 28, 2010 Echinops ritro, one of more than 120 species of Echinops, but only a few of these thistles are growable in the perennial garden. I think… Continue Reading
Planning Ahead – Sowing Seeds of Summer Perennials and Biennials July 27, 2010 An arrangement of Phlox, Green Zinnia and Stokesia This may seem like a slow time in the garden, but mid-summer can be a time… Continue Reading
Happy puppy ducky birdie day July 26, 2010 Lydia, our new irish Terrier puppy, explores the garden discovering the paths, tastes, and thorns. Still, the pointiest Agaves have been relocated to save… Continue Reading
Agapanthus save the summer garden July 25, 2010 Agapanthus ‘Storm Cloud’, photographed, after a severe thunderstorm yesterday. As the heat and humidity ravage the US, forcing lilies to burst and rot, and… Continue Reading
Ornithogalum saundersiae July 25, 2010 These four foot beauties are often overlooked by those who grow summer bulbs, but now I believe that of all of the Ornithogalums, O…. Continue Reading
My Magazine, now free on iTunes for the iPad July 21, 2010 It’s true, and, it’s free. If you have an iPad, you can download the Magcloud app for free either at iTunes, or at the… Continue Reading
Lilies! July 20, 2010 Conca’d Or Lilies fill the air with their intense spicy fragrance. I can’t even imagine the mid-summer garden without fragrant, tall, true lilies ( not… Continue Reading
‘Love (finally), Lies Bleeding’ July 18, 2010 Or is it, Love Lies Green? Whatever, these ‘Love Lies Bleeding ( the green form) have reached 7 feet tall in our intense tropical… Continue Reading
MId Summer Harvest July 16, 2010 Early pickling cukes are coming in, and I’ve been able to put up some quarts of pickles. Using my mom’s old recipe for dill… Continue Reading
I Join Fast Company’s Influence Project July 15, 2010 As a fun experiment, I’ve been playing with a test with Fast Company Magazine called The Influence Project. If you would, please click on… Continue Reading