Wild Narcissus triandrus or Angel’s Tears April 14, 2011 Narcissus triandrus ssp. triandrus ‘alba’ , a challenging wild form of Narcissus, as shown in a book by Alex Gray, MINIATURE DAFFODILS. I’ve tried,… Continue Reading
Repotting a giant Calla Lily April 14, 2011 A large 14 inch giant clay pot had to be sacrificed, in order to repot a Calla Lily variety, which happens to be a… Continue Reading
Crocus vernus, even ordinary can be beautiful April 13, 2011 I adore species crocus, (what true gardener doesn’t), but I still have a nostalgic spot for the classic giant Dutch crocus, and if planted… Continue Reading
Daily Awesome – Gladiolus splendens April 12, 2011 As my Gladiolus species collection continues to bloom, as they start to reach the end of their growing season, (at least in the greenhouse),… Continue Reading
Planting, seeding, digging, the first spring weekend arrives. April 11, 2011 The Giant Japanese Butterbur, or Petasites japnonicus ssp. giganteus typically blooming in late January or February, but since our snow cover just melted, I… Continue Reading
Non GMO Phalaenopsis azureus April 9, 2011 A Phalaenopsis azureus hides amongst some hydrangeas of a lesser hue. In their native habitat of Pandora, they are far more common. I was… Continue Reading
Clivia Season Arrives April 8, 2011 Mixed Cliva, most from seed that we collected in Japan from Mr. Nakamura in 2004, are now starting to bloom in the greenhouse. Above,… Continue Reading
A Giant Australian Orchid Blooms April 6, 2011 Dendrobium speciosum, an impressive specimen plant even with one spike in bloom. This magnificent orchid plant, a true giant in the broad genus of… Continue Reading
Daily Awesome – Gladiolus virescens April 5, 2011 Gladiolus virescens These transitional months, those between the grand season of summer and winter, or summer and winter, mainly, spring and autumn, are times… Continue Reading
The Perfect Spring April 3, 2011 Containers for feeding the bees sugar water and early antibiotics, sit on the porch waiting to be cleaned and stored for the season. There… Continue Reading