The worlds most watched bouquet – the 2012 London Olympic’s Victory Bouquet July 25, 2012 ©2012, JanePacker The talented design team at posh international florist, London’s Jane Packer, has been selected to design and produce the 4,400 floral bouquet’s being… Continue Reading
A Trick Around Growing ‘Green Trick July 23, 2012 SEED-GROWN DIANTHUS BARBATUS ‘AMAZON NEON’ SERIES STILL PRODUCES GREEN TUFTS OF MOSSY HEADS, BUT SOON WILL BE COVERED IN BRIGHT, MAGENTA BLOSSOMS. AT THIS… Continue Reading
Harvesting Hardneck Garlic July 23, 2012 ‘DUGANSKI’ HEIRLOOM HARDNECK GARLIC, FRESHLY DUG AND READY TO BE CURED IN A DRY, SHADY SPOT OUTDOORS. Growing your own garlic takes time, this… Continue Reading
A Day at the Daylily Farm July 21, 2012 A SUNNY DAY AT SEAWRIGHT GARDENS, IN CARLISLE, MA – AN OLDER DAYLILY BREEDERS FARM WHERE ONE CAN HAVE DAYLILIES DUG FRESHLY FROM THE FIELD…. Continue Reading
An Amazing Sweet Pea Round-Up July 17, 2012 PINK, CORAL AND RED SHADES OF SPENCER VARIETY OF SWEET PEAS As the summer heats up to a sweltering 100 degrees here in New… Continue Reading
The Happy Story about my Ismene ‘Advance’, or ‘Summer Daffodil’ July 17, 2012 THIS LARGE TUB OF ISMENE HAS BECOME A FRAGRANT FOCAL POINT IN OUR SUMMER GARDEN, AND IT ALL BEGAN WITH ONE MARK-DOWN BULB PURCHASED… Continue Reading
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Reinvents the Greenhouse July 16, 2012 THE NEW MODERN GREENHOUSE AT THE ISABELLA STEWART GARDENER MUSEUM IN BOSTON, DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT RENZO PIANO. There is something to said about efforts… Continue Reading
Heirloom Cottage Annuals circa 1898 July 11, 2012 CURATING A THOUGHTFUL BLEND OF TRULY OLD-FASHIONED ANNUALS TAKES MORE THAN RESEARCH, PATIENCE AND CAREFUL CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP, IT TAKES A DARN GOOD DOSE OF… Continue Reading
Early Summer Transitions July 9, 2012 Helenium is a favorite of mine, filling a gap in July and early August where few other perennial looks so fresh. This display comes… Continue Reading
HOW TO SOW AND GROW SHIRLEY POPPIES July 7, 2012 If you crave the delicate blossoms and stems of poppies and want to try growing some in your garden this year, consider the Shirley… Continue Reading