January Greenhouse Tour January 22, 2013 Sunday I spent much of my afternoon making labels for my cyclamen collection. The second from the right is really Cyclamen africanum, and not… Continue Reading
HOW TO GROW ARTICHOKES FROM SEED AND HARVEST IN ONE YEAR January 20, 2013 Artichoke seed must be sown early, and mid to late January sowings result in plants large enough to endure the neccessary cold ‘vernalization’ temperatures… Continue Reading
Book Giveaway – Win Margaret Roach’s Latest Book January 20, 2013 I am halfway through reading Margaret Roach’s latest book, THE BACKYARD PARABLES – LESSONS ON GARDENING, AND LIFE. Now, you can win one too!… Continue Reading
A Winter Garden Party January 13, 2013 Elisabeth Zander Berkshire Chapter of NARGS, (L), Gail Read, Horticulturist and Garden Manager at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in RI (center), and Peter… Continue Reading
Winter Therapy – Branches and Books. January 8, 2013 Cornus mas forces into bloom ever so quickly in January, with tiny yellow flowers along every branch and twig. Out side, they will be… Continue Reading
Saving Summer – Rooting Cuttings January 5, 2013 Rooting your own cuttings taken from summer annuals and tender perennials is easy, but they don’t always winter over well indoors, one is best… Continue Reading
Twelve Months of Awesomness January 2, 2013 JANUARY – Mixed greenhouse pickings on a cold, winter day made for an interesting composition to start the new year off with. Here is… Continue Reading
Snow Day Antics December 31, 2012 THE PUPPIES ARE GETTING BIG. ON THE LEFT, (WEASLEY?), THE BOY, AND ON THE RIGHT, THE GIRL. After eleven inches of new snow last… Continue Reading
December Greenhouse Tour December 27, 2012 A December bouquet completely from the greenhouse. As it snows outside today here in New England, I thought that I might share some images… Continue Reading
Heaths and Heather – The Uncommon Evergreens December 27, 2012 Many varieties of Erica and Calluna ( Heather) bloom during the winter, but here in New England, it’s the color and tints of the… Continue Reading