Corydalis wilsonii April 8, 2006 Corydalis wilsonii, makes a fine cultivated potted plant for the cold alpine house, or mild garden. The story of Corydalis, is similar to that… Continue Reading
Sax in the city- The Alpine House in Bloom April 6, 2006 Silver saxifrage growing in tufa rock, an alpine jewel from the highest peaks. In the tiny, greenhouse which I call the Alpine house the… Continue Reading
Propagating Lachenalia April 6, 2006 Pollinate Lachenalia with a soft paint brush, just a gentle swipe with mimic a sun bird or a honey bee. Many gardeners who keep… Continue Reading
Unusual Velthiemia bracteata April 5, 2006 Velthiemia bracteata, in a yellow form Since it is snowing today, at least 6 inches, it’s back to the greenhouse for some late South… Continue Reading
Petasites, Giant Japanese Butterbur April 4, 2006 Petasites blossom Behold, the Giant Japanese Butterbur. Well, OK…it’s not too ‘gian’t yet…but just wait. This garden thug is one you may want. It… Continue Reading
Snakes Head Iris April 2, 2006 The Snakes Head Iris, or Widow’s Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus), is an easy, but less familiar bulb plant native to the former Yugoslavia and Greece…. Continue Reading
Lachenalia aloides var. vanzyliae March 31, 2006 Cape Hyacinth’s are rare enough, but the teal colored Lachenalia aloides var. vanzyliae is perhaps the most choice form, for collectors. Lachenalia aloides are… Continue Reading
Amorphophallus Bulb March 30, 2006 My largest Amorphophallus konjac bulb, is really getting big! Any gardener who has grown to become a plant enthusiast can remember, as a child… Continue Reading
Pleione Orchids March 28, 2006 Pleione orchids are a precious small orchid from western China that grow from bulbs, like a paperwhite. They are challenging to find, but are… Continue Reading
Erythronium, Fawn lilies and Dogs Teeth March 28, 2006 After admiring postings of Ian Youngs’pots of Dog’s Tooth violet’s, or Erythronium on the Scottish Rock Garden Society’s (SRGS)bulb log for three years, and,… Continue Reading
