The 1st Annual Muddy Boot Awards April 9, 2009 As you can tell, I am making some significant changes to my blog. I hope everyone likes them. Since I am a designer, as… Continue Reading
Nanohana -Appreciating Mustard Flower Season in Japan April 6, 2009 With Foil wrapped Easter Lilies appearing at my supermarket, all short and green after being drenched with Miracle Grow and dwarfed with growth retardant… Continue Reading
To mulch, or not to mulch, that is the question when it comes to naturalizing. April 5, 2009 Even in a field, Narcissus look best when planted naturally. No bark mulch here in this field, but rather, thick, deep grass. This meadow… Continue Reading
My Nerdy Plant Display Window March 31, 2009 Yes, those are dirty dishes. And frankly, not much design fuss went into this. I just snapped these photos tonight, since I jsut noticed… Continue Reading
Growing with Plants, Grows! March 31, 2009 A double green-flowered Primula auricula, rarely seen in the US. First, my URL has changed ( finally!) to www.growingwithplants.com.Welcome new readers, to my blog… Continue Reading
Unusual Winter Blooming Gladiolus Species March 29, 2009 Ahhhh…The Scent of Gladiolus tristus. For those of you lucky enough to have a cold greenhouse, the species Gladiolus offer some incredible scents and… Continue Reading
Starting Seeds, Indoors and Out March 23, 2009 Nothing says spring, better than getting into the soil and working it. In New England, the old ‘yankee’s’ followed the rule that peas should… Continue Reading
Mystery Plant spring bloom March 23, 2009 A spring rainbow….even though there are heavy snow squalls outside of the glass, today. From the left, Primula malacoides,Vireya ‘Valentine;, an interspecific Clivia, a… Continue Reading
March Madness March 21, 2009 Every March, the greenhouse almost has too many flowers in it. Some new tender shrubs that I bought for the greenhouse include this Correa… Continue Reading
