It was 34° F this morning, as it has been for the last couple of days, but it doesn’t bother Helleborus orientalis one bit. For many years I had assumed that Hellebore was either native to the UK or maybe … Continue reading →
There is something about the hellebore that signals the real beginning of the gardening season for me. Maybe it’s just because it’s February and there it is – defiantly pristine in the mud, blooming and standing tall; reminding me that … Continue reading →
Just this time last year I was shopping for bare root berries, nut trees, figs and a gold chain tree (Laburnum anagyroides) and planting them in the garden. This year has been a little different. Up until last week the … Continue reading →
On February 4th, 2011 we will enter the year of the Metal Rabbit or Xin Mao. Some also call it the year of the Golden Rabbit. It’s fun to talk about the Chinese Zodiac and what animal represents your birth … Continue reading →
