Gladiolus watsonius, I presume? March 20, 2011 Gladiolus watsonius We rarely get to see wild Gladiolus here in North America, but the species forms from South Africa which must be grown… Continue Reading
My Own, Private, Spring Flower Show February 28, 2011 It’s a little self indulgent, ( um….a little?), but I just can’t help myself. I mean, how could I not post these images that… Continue Reading
The Last ‘Scented Violet’ February 22, 2011 A pot of scented violets currently in bloom in my greenhouse. The powerful scent is all you can smell, when you first enter. A… Continue Reading
A Winter Garden of Bulbs in Pots February 21, 2011 A collection of potted of small bulbs brings winter interest to a cold greenhouse, as the snow begins to fall outside. There are so… Continue Reading
Stenomesson pearcei, my long wait has paid off. February 14, 2011 STENOMESSON PEARCEI, A RARE AMARYLLIS RELATIVE FROM BOLIVIA BLOOMS IN THE GREENHOUSE High in the Andes, on mountain slopes from Peru to Bolivia comes… Continue Reading
Camellia’s on a Snowy Day January 8, 2011 It’s a very snowy weekend here in New England, and we are expected to have almost constant snowfall from Friday night, until Sunday night…. 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
More Early Winter Camellia December 4, 2010 THREE CAMELLIA JAPONICA IN BOTTLE VASES In the greenhouse, the Camellias continue to bloom, with the larger cultivars of Japanese varieties not blooming. There… Continue Reading
December Grasses December 1, 2010 Miscanthus sinensis plumes capture the December sunshine making a late afternoon show. Grasses are a most valuable asset in the late autumn garden, in… Continue Reading
In Bloom Today – Aechmea chantinii ‘Samurai’ November 23, 2010 AECHMEA ‘SAMURAI’ HAS CORAL AND MUSTARD GOLD FLORAL BRACTS AND VARIEGATED LEAVES THAT HAVE A STRANGE BUT ATTRACTIVE DUAL PATTERN IN THE FOLIAGE CONSISTING… Continue Reading