Matt Mattus, Author at Growing With Plants

Plant Society Magazine – Fall/Winter published.

November 21, 2009

OK, finally, I got this one out! My little weekend project that I call Plant Society Magazine, is now available only here at HP’s…

A new furnace, arrives, and just in time.

November 15, 2009

When one keeps a temperate glass house full of tender plants in New England, the greatest worry is heat. Within a month, the temperatures…

Autumn Narcissus begin to bloom

November 15, 2009

The tiny flower of Narcissus serotinus, no wider than a half an inch, has a scent that rivals it’s relative, the Paperwhite Narcissus. Still,…

Orchidishness

November 6, 2009

Some recent images from last week, in the greenhouse. ‘Tis orchid season. Autumn may mean fall leaves, but this time of transition, not unlike…

Autumn in New England – Foliage around the yard

November 1, 2009

After arriving home from LA this weekend, I could not help but notice how striking the fall colors are this autumn. Here are just…

Nerine sarniensis ‘Isandwlana’

November 1, 2009

This year, the Nerine sarniensis are blooming incredibly well, with most in full flower as I type this. I have added a few new…

Starting up a new season in the greenhouse

October 18, 2009

The bulbous oxalis are starting to bloom, here are a trio. And, just in time for our first snow of the season. Look at…

A Quintessential Autumn Weekend in New England

October 12, 2009

Heirloom Pumpkins and Squash in Stockbridge, MassachusettsI and Pam Eveleigh at the Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, MAGiant Pumpkins in front of the Red Lion…

An Evening with Ken Druse

October 9, 2009

This past Wednesday evening, we attended a lecture by America’s premier gardener writer and talented photographer, (and a friend) ,Ken Druse. Ken’s books are…

Elisabeth Zander’s Home and Garden

October 7, 2009

After last weeks trough workshop, North American Rock Garden Society member Elisabeth Zander, invited us and a few other guests to her home and…