Moving Forward January 20, 2017 Seed catalogs provide hope during these dark days of winter. Hope arrives no matter what the weather, politics or even life tells us. As… Continue Reading
Greenhouse Therapy January 9, 2017 A store-bought hyacinth repotted into one of my home-made clay pots, helps boost my spirits. My bulbs won’t be ready to force for a… Continue Reading
Making the Best of it, at Christmas December 25, 2016 I could have cleaned the glass better on this cloche, but with the amount of stone dust around here. this gives you an idea… Continue Reading
Have Yourself a Very Mandarin Christmas December 20, 2016 Mandarin oranges are a seasonal treat around the Holiday season but have you ever wondered why? (I apologize if you had tried to read… Continue Reading
Finding Peace Under Glass December 5, 2016 I think I have only stepped out to see the greenhouse once in three weeks. I’m discovering that in November and December, a little… Continue Reading
Winter Conservatory Chrysanthemums December 1, 2016 Vintage Japanese lanterns illuminate the greenhouse last Friday night as we celebrated the peak bloom of my exhibition and Japanese Chrysanthemum collection. There were… Continue Reading
How to Grow Winter Crops in an Elevated Cedar Planter Box November 18, 2016 Before you say “Matt, I though that you weren’t going to write any sponsored posts?”, just hold on. Yes, my legal department would agree… Continue Reading
Digging and Dividing Dahlias November 8, 2016 This is dahlia digging and dividing season. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to divide them like the experts, here is a rather… Continue Reading
Autumn Portraits in a Conservatory October 25, 2016 Shaggy elegance or shabby chic? This exhibition mum which I’ve been training all summer by pinching and removing side shoots to allow only a… Continue Reading
Mum Season Begins with Early Blooms and a Feature in Martha Stewart Living October 20, 2016 A very random bouquet of late fall blooming rarities from the garden. Tricyrtus hirta, Saxifrage fortunei, Allium thunbergeii, Cuphea viscosissima, a white bottle Gentian… Continue Reading
