How to grow tomatoes from seed. April 18, 2013 It’s the perfect time to sow tomato seedlings. It’s ok if you accidentally sowed them too thickly like this, tomatoes transplant well at most… Continue Reading
Peace. April 16, 2013 Saddened by the horrific events in Boston today, our thoughts go out to out the victims of this tragedy, their families and friends. *** Continue Reading
Primordia Rules – except at the garden center. April 15, 2013 Our state flower of Massachusetts – the Mayflower, Epigaea repens , is in bloom late this year, as it usually blooms in our woodland in… Continue Reading
Giant Corpse Flower Blooms April 12, 2013 A sci painting entitled ‘Amorphophallus titanum’ by artist and illustrator ‘Janasci on Deviant Art A post on the Pacific Bulb Group today announced (… Continue Reading
Recycling Succulents April 10, 2013 Many species and selections of succulents are available from most any nursery. Don’t worry about the Latin names, just buy ones that you like…. Continue Reading
Spring in and out of the Pit House April 9, 2013 In the hundred year old pit house at Logee’s Greenhouses in CT, a pink rabbit-eared lavender, or Lavendera stoechas from Spain blooms in the… Continue Reading
A Colder than Normal Spring April 8, 2013 Clean-up tasks abound in my garden. Like many of you, this weekend marked the first weekend of garden clean-up. Just in case you haven’t… Continue Reading
Planning a Cut Flower Garden April 7, 2013 A garden dedicated to just cut flowers, is a luxury any of us can have. All it takes issome space, some planning and a… Continue Reading
Easter Moments April 1, 2013 A mature clump of Crocus tommasinianus blooms near the studio entrance. When Easter arrives in March rather than April, there can be snow, or… Continue Reading
My Tips on Starting Seeds March 29, 2013 Celery seedlings must be started early, these were planted on February 1st, and are now ready for transplanting into individual pots before being hardened… Continue Reading