Saxifraga in Tufa Rock April 7, 2008 High alpine saxifrage growing in Tufa rock I have a long history with Saxifraga, or saxifrages. 30 years ago, while in high school, my… Continue Reading
Comparing Clivia Blossoms April 4, 2008 Various Cyrtanthiflora group blossoms A decade ago, a yellow Clivia or a variegated Clivia, often topped the list of the most wanted, if not… Continue Reading
Cape Bulbs from seed April 2, 2008 Lachenalia aloides var. aloides Sparaxis elegans Moraea pritzeliana Romulea ‘Nightshays form” Romulea australis Romulua minutiflora Sand bed in greenhouse with Cape Bulbs Continue Reading
Happy Easter! March 22, 2008 Fritillaria sewerzowiiIan Young, from the Scottish Rock Garden Society ( and his very informative and addictive blog) had recently raised the issue that many… Continue Reading
Japanese Native Orchids – Shogunbutsu March 17, 2008 Dendrobium moniliforme Dendrobium moniliforme Cymbidium goerengii Cymbidium goeringii Neofinetia falcata’ As many of you know, I grow few orchids, but what I do collect… Continue Reading
Tokyo Orchid Show Recap March 17, 2008 Just as any orchid show, half the floor is dedicated to retailers selling everything from plants, to fertilizer. ….and ‘mouse pad eramu’ An award… Continue Reading
Obsessive about obconica March 9, 2008 New Cultivars of Primula obconica such as Embrace™ , a hybrid {. obconica distributed by S & G Flowers and Sygenta Horticultural Services, a… Continue Reading
Tokyo Picture tour1 March 5, 2008 Japan is a country of contrasts. As a trend hunter, I am continually fascinated if not confused, with this juxtapostion that occurs culturally in… Continue Reading
Japan’s Orchid Grand Prix March 2, 2008 A courtesy guide attempts to control the crowds at the worlds’ largest orchid show. Perhaps my collegue, Jessica summed it up best, ” I… Continue Reading
Ume Plum Viewing in Tokyo March 1, 2008 Above the stairway at the Ume Plum temple, signage guides visitors as the Ume plums which are over 250 years old, bloom behind on… Continue Reading
