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
Candy Cane Oxalis December 21, 2010 OXALIS VERSICOLOR – the Candy Cane Oxalis A rather common ( in plant collector terms) Oxalis species in bloom during the Holiday season is… Continue Reading
Agapanthus save the summer garden July 25, 2010 Agapanthus ‘Storm Cloud’, photographed, after a severe thunderstorm yesterday. As the heat and humidity ravage the US, forcing lilies to burst and rot, and… Continue Reading
Rhodohypoxis baurii May 17, 2010 The South African summer growing plant that grows easily and spreads if happy. I first tried this cunning little plant ( which is dormant… Continue Reading
Gladiolus priorii, and other Winter Blooming Species January 24, 2010 We all are familiar with the common Gladiolus, an all too common florist flower often seen in funeral sprays, or in summer garden shows… Continue Reading
Nerine sarniensis ‘Isandwlana’ November 1, 2009 This year, the Nerine sarniensis are blooming incredibly well, with most in full flower as I type this. I have added a few new… Continue Reading
Calochortus to Ixia – Small Rare Bulbs in Pots May 18, 2009 Calochortus uniflorus, the last of the calochortus to bloom, is also the tallest in my collection, at 14 inches. These bulbs were planted in… Continue Reading
Unusual Winter Blooming Gladiolus Species March 29, 2009 Ahhhh…The Scent of Gladiolus tristus. For those of you lucky enough to have a cold greenhouse, the species Gladiolus offer some incredible scents and… Continue Reading
Birthdayweek Amaryllis January 22, 2009 Amaryllis ‘Sweet Lillian’ January is becoming busy. I’ve been trying to catch up with posting, since last week was my birthday ( 50!), and… Continue Reading
Unusual Greenhouse Christmas Bulbs December 27, 2008 It was a rather mild Christmas day, and finally, the sun came out, enough to raise the temperatures in the greenhouse to near 70… Continue Reading