It’s here! Plant Society, Issue 3 May 12, 2010 I just published the latest issue of my magazine Plant Society, available only on Magcloud.com. HP’s new digital magazine publishing site. This is a… Continue Reading
An Inconvenient Frost, (conveniently on schedule) May 11, 2010 When Christopher Lloyd visited us in 1998, we had a killing frost on May 15th. I can still see the damage in some of… Continue Reading
Dancing Giesha and Silver Samurai violet May 11, 2010 I lost the tag for this Japanese Viola, so if anyone knows it, please share its name. My best guess is that it is… Continue Reading
Parrot Tulips May 6, 2010 Parrot tulips have a special place in my heart, for I remember my sister showing me how to pick them from my mom’s flower… Continue Reading
Vintage Pesticide Advertising Round Up May 6, 2010 It’s so safe and easy, that I can wear my white dress while I spray insecticide, to “get rid of any moving flies”. A… Continue Reading
American Primrose Society National Show Weekend May 3, 2010 A Double mustard colored Auricula Primrose This weekend, we attended the National Primrose Society National Show, which was hosted by our local Primrose Chapter,… Continue Reading
Meyer Lemon season ends, and begins April 30, 2010 In this time of great transition in New England, when every tree and garden plant is either blooming or starting into new growth, I… Continue Reading
Gold Lace Primula April 27, 2010 This Primrose is not rare, but it is more unusual in American gardens.Highly esteemed by British Primulaphiles, this ornamental primrose has a strong base… Continue Reading
Taking time to enjoy spring, and to work like bees April 26, 2010 Most any weekend in spring is busy. I love it when I get notes from some of the plant societies which I belong to,… Continue Reading
Black & White flowers April 24, 2010 In the world of horticulture, black, or true black, is about as rare as true blue. But this evening, as the spring sunshine was… Continue Reading