IT’S SPRING, AT LEAST UNDER GLASS March 23, 2014 Although winter prevails outdoors, under glass, there seems to be no holding back spring. This Primula x Kewensis selection is a very nice one… Continue Reading
Antique Fragrance Under Glass February 3, 2013 It smells like 1810. A short-lived shrub, the tender Daphne odora is worth it’s space in the cold greenhouse. It’s a shrub that has… Continue Reading
The Rarest of Rare – Hello ‘Blue Chilean Crocus’ January 22, 2012 Tecophilaea cyanocrocus ssp leictlinii, a true-blue flower that comes from a tiny corm. Nearly extinct ( or extinct in the wild) this is a… Continue Reading
A Sunny Winter Day in the Greenhouse January 3, 2012 WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TO FINALLY DROP TO BELOW 10 DEG. F, A BRONZE COLORED CYMBIDIUM ORCHID ENJOYS A SUNBEAM ON A JANUARY SUNNY… Continue Reading
Tiny Autumnal Treasures November 14, 2011 THIS TINY FALL-BLOOMING NARCISSUS SEROTINUS WHICH GROWS IN THE WILD FROM ISRAEL TO ITALY, IS NO LARGER THAN A THUMB. THE FRAGRANT NARCISSUS SEROTINUS…. Continue Reading
My Own Little Wisley November 6, 2011 A SAND PLUNGE BED, SET AS A DISPLAY BED WITH SEASONAL AUTUMN BULBS AND ALPINES When I built my greenhouse ten years ago, I… 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
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
Getting Buff for the New Year January 11, 2009 Cymbidium ‘Massachusetts Sunset’ Color is a curious thing. It can be so universally beautiful, collectively agreed upon shades of tints and tones which everyone… Continue Reading
November Cheer in the Greenhouse November 25, 2008 A view of the greenhouse on an unseasonably cold November day. As temperatures hovered near 18 deg. F, ice forming on the glass and… Continue Reading