Every year at this time I take great joy in paging through the paper bulb catalogs and perusing the websites so that I can overspend on spring bulbs in the most discerning and intelligent way. One of my longtime favorite catalogs is Old House Gardens, which describes itself as “Heirloom Bulbs—So Much More Than … Read more
Now that I am fully into the preparation—as opposed to mourning—role for fall, it is time to pick up bulb bargains for last minute installation and forcing. Most bulb merchandisers, large and small, are eager to get rid of surplus inventory and settle in for the winter. Gardeners can reap the benefits. First the good … Read more
(Photo courtesy of Old House Gardens) When I walk around my garden I hear voices. Sometimes those voices come from across the street, where my neighbor is pulling weeds to the accompaniment of talk radio. More often though, the voices are inside my head, retelling the stories of each plant that I pass. Those … Read more
Every gardener has “holy grails”—plants that they have waited years to acquire. Sometimes they are new introductions or discoveries that are prohibitively expensive; other times they are species or varieties that have gained popularity in Europe or the Far East and haven’t made their way to U.S. shores. I have some evergreen “holy grails” that … Read more
