Evaluating Clivia Crosses February 7, 2013 Selected Clivia x Cyrtanthiflora Group crosses, long, tubular blossoms from crosses made between two distinct species of Clivia – C. miniata, the common srping… Continue Reading
Podophyllum Madness and Desire February 4, 2013 Podophyllum ‘Spotty Dotty’, on my wish list for a year now, suddenly, I am discovering that I should have bought more when I had… Continue Reading
Antique Fragrance Under Glass February 3, 2013 It smells like 1810. A short-lived shrub, the tender Daphne odora is worth it’s space in the cold greenhouse. It’s a shrub that has… Continue Reading
Winter Marmalade January 27, 2013 This weekend I was inspired by my neighbor and fellow blogger Kim who posted last week on her bird watching blog The Curious Birder,… Continue Reading
Winter Rarities – Bulbs to Birds January 26, 2013 Scilla aristidis up close. This tiny, slightly tender Scilla species from Greece does fine in a bulb pan in the greenhouse. Plus, the fact that… Continue Reading
Book Giveaway Winner is…. January 24, 2013 Thanks to everyone for commenting and entering this week’s book giveaway. The lucky winner of Margaret Roach’s latest book is Emeralkmaz! Please contact me… Continue Reading
January Greenhouse Tour January 22, 2013 Sunday I spent much of my afternoon making labels for my cyclamen collection. The second from the right is really Cyclamen africanum, and not… Continue Reading
HOW TO GROW ARTICHOKES FROM SEED AND HARVEST IN ONE YEAR January 20, 2013 Artichoke seed must be sown early, and mid to late January sowings result in plants large enough to endure the neccessary cold ‘vernalization’ temperatures… Continue Reading
Book Giveaway – Win Margaret Roach’s Latest Book January 20, 2013 I am halfway through reading Margaret Roach’s latest book, THE BACKYARD PARABLES – LESSONS ON GARDENING, AND LIFE. Now, you can win one too!… Continue Reading
A Winter Garden Party January 13, 2013 Elisabeth Zander Berkshire Chapter of NARGS, (L), Gail Read, Horticulturist and Garden Manager at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in RI (center), and Peter… Continue Reading