Precious and Few: Auricula April 14, 2006 The above gold centered form of a seedling which I started is not acceptable since it doesn’t meet show standards for exhibition, since it… Continue Reading
Primula auricula season April 12, 2006 Primroses come in many shapes and forms, with hundreds of species with alpine primula that generally bloom at the first hint of snow-melt to… Continue Reading
Forcing Iris bucharica April 12, 2006 Iris bucharica Still in the greenhouse, the last of the potted Juno iris to bloom this year is this native Iris from Afganistan, Iris… Continue Reading
Albuca spiralis April 11, 2006 As if the foliage isn’t attractive enough, the blossoms on Albuca species are just as interesting, The tender bulbs that produce this plant are… Continue Reading
Corydalis wilsonii April 8, 2006 Corydalis wilsonii, makes a fine cultivated potted plant for the cold alpine house, or mild garden. The story of Corydalis, is similar to that… Continue Reading
Sax in the city- The Alpine House in Bloom April 6, 2006 Silver saxifrage growing in tufa rock, an alpine jewel from the highest peaks. In the tiny, greenhouse which I call the Alpine house the… Continue Reading
Propagating Lachenalia April 6, 2006 Pollinate Lachenalia with a soft paint brush, just a gentle swipe with mimic a sun bird or a honey bee. Many gardeners who keep… Continue Reading
Unusual Velthiemia bracteata April 5, 2006 Velthiemia bracteata, in a yellow form Since it is snowing today, at least 6 inches, it’s back to the greenhouse for some late South… Continue Reading
Petasites, Giant Japanese Butterbur April 4, 2006 Petasites blossom Behold, the Giant Japanese Butterbur. Well, OK…it’s not too ‘gian’t yet…but just wait. This garden thug is one you may want. It… Continue Reading
Snakes Head Iris April 2, 2006 The Snakes Head Iris, or Widow’s Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus), is an easy, but less familiar bulb plant native to the former Yugoslavia and Greece…. Continue Reading
