Training a Tree Wisteria May 8, 2012 A tree wisteria is simply a wisteria vine, trained to grow as a tree – essentially, it is simply a wisteria standard or a… Continue Reading
The New England Primrose Show May 7, 2012 Primula auricula In most years, the first week of May marks the time when the ephemerals and wild flowers in New England reach their… Continue Reading
Going Once, Going Twice…Sold to number 26. May 1, 2012 Mine, mine…all mine! Meh heh heh. My treasures- winnings from last Saturdays rare plant auction sponsored by the New England chapter of the National… Continue Reading
Adventures with Seeds April 28, 2012 HIGHLY COLLECTABLE ASAGAO SEEDS FROM JAPAN – PINCHED TO SHORT STEMS, THESE WILL REMAIN IN SMALL POTS I still have some Japanese Morning Glory… Continue Reading
Planting Those Summer Projects April 25, 2012 Various succulents await potting up into a large, rusty urn. A few posts back, I listed some of my summer projects. The list is… Continue Reading
Propagating Ephemerals by Division or Seed April 24, 2012 Uvularia divides easily, but use care while in bloom. The divisions must be replanted immediately, best done on a rainy day, ensuring damp soil…. Continue Reading
Up-Cycling A Vintage Cooler into an Alpine Trough April 22, 2012 A VINTAGE METAL COOLER IS PLANTED WITH HIGH-ELEVATION MOUNTAIN TOP PLANTS Here is a fun way to both recycle a vintage mid-century insulated metal… Continue Reading
Lesser Used Spring Bulbs April 22, 2012 Fritillaria imperialis ‘Aurora’ Last autumn, you may remember that I wanted to start planting larger groups of bulbs, and that instead of buying 6… Continue Reading
Amp Up Your Garden with Treasures April 20, 2012 A Primula marginata blooms, rather weakly, because this one was rooted into a piece of tufa rock, which keeps the plant more in character. … Continue Reading
Last (and Rarest) of the Winter Greenhouse Bulbs April 17, 2012 A BROWN HYACINTH? NOT QUITE, BUT ABOUT AS CLOSE A PAN IN THE ALPINE HOUSE DISPLAYS A SINGLE BULB OF THE RARITY FROM THE… Continue Reading