February Flora February 2, 2016 As we are experiencing a rather mild winter, spring seems to be arriving earlier under glass. Many of these pots are old friends –… Continue Reading
I’m Starting a New Plant Society – Dahlias Anyone? January 26, 2016 Proudly announcing the NEW ENGLAND DAHLIA SOCIETY. Please join if you are close to Worcester, MA! I’m so excited to be able to share… Continue Reading
Carnationist Aspirations – Infatuated with Malmaison Carnations January 19, 2016 Someone asked me recently if I ever feel as if I am going to run out of things to try growing, and when I… Continue Reading
Mid-Season Citrus, Camellias and a Nice Clivia January 15, 2016 Clivia from our collecting trips to Japan remain most prominent in our collection, but many of these seedlings have yet to bloom. Most, thankfully,… Continue Reading
When I Win Power Ball Tonight, I’m Buying Thompson & Morgan January 14, 2016 First, you need to know this: There are two Thompson & Morgan companies. One in the UK, the original, and one in the US… Continue Reading
A new Year, New Puppies, and, an Anniversary January 12, 2016 My friend Glen Lord delivered the best birthday present ever to me – a generous load of antique Italian rolled rim Imprunetta clay pots… Continue Reading
Will our unseasonably warm winter damage our plants? January 2, 2016 Mayflowers for Christmas? It happened this December, but it with this plant, Epigaea repens, it’s not completely unheard of – it’s just rare. Records… Continue Reading
Our Christmas Festivities December 25, 2015 Clove-studded oranges, or Pomander balls, were featured on our Holiday table. We used to make these wreathes and Della Robia style decorations back in… Continue Reading
A December Tour of the Greenhouse December 13, 2015 We’re all so busy during these last few weeks before the Holidays, that it’s hard to rake a break from all of the cooking,… Continue Reading
RAISING A COLLECTION OF EXTRAORDINARY CHRYSANTHEMUMS December 11, 2015 A contemporary photograph of classic chrysanthemums by Japanese artist Tomoko Yoneda, Chrysanthemums, 2011 c-print. First cultivated in China, cultivated forms date as far back… Continue Reading
