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HOW TO GROW AND COOK CARDOON

February 17, 2013

I found cardoons at my local market – a relative of the Artichoke, the stems are cooked and eaten and they have the same…

The Future of Gardening Magazines

February 15, 2013

Garden Design magazine closes it’s doors. Last Thursday, Bonnier Corp. announced to the staff of Garden Design Magazine, that it will be folding after…

My African Violet Makeover

February 12, 2013

I am on a top secret mission to make the African Violet cool again. Wait, was it ever cool? It’s time to rediscover exhibition…

A Blizzard Strikes

February 11, 2013

The greenhouse looks cold and frozen, in this weekend’s blizzard, but even with winds howling over 75 MPH, thanks to protective evergreens, and a…

Evaluating Clivia Crosses

February 7, 2013

Selected Clivia x Cyrtanthiflora Group crosses, long, tubular blossoms from crosses made between two distinct species of Clivia – C. miniata, the common srping…

Podophyllum Madness and Desire

February 4, 2013

Podophyllum ‘Spotty Dotty’, on my wish list for a year now, suddenly, I am discovering that I should have bought more when I had…

Antique Fragrance Under Glass

February 3, 2013

It smells like 1810. A short-lived shrub, the tender Daphne odora is worth it’s space in the cold greenhouse. It’s a shrub that has…

Winter Marmalade

January 27, 2013

This weekend I was inspired by my neighbor and fellow blogger Kim who posted last week on her bird watching blog The Curious Birder,…

Winter Rarities – Bulbs to Birds

January 26, 2013

Scilla aristidis up close. This tiny, slightly tender Scilla species from Greece does fine in a bulb pan in the greenhouse. Plus, the fact that…

Book Giveaway Winner is….

January 24, 2013

Thanks to everyone for commenting and entering this week’s book giveaway. The lucky winner of Margaret Roach’s latest book is Emeralkmaz! Please contact me…

Growing With Plants

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