Twenty years ago we planted 100(?) bulbs in a ¼ acre treed area near the NJ shore. Then, last fall I dug up nearly 1000 (because several of the trees had to come down….damn those Gypsy moths!) and because I…
Day: March 19, 2011
blooming today
This little double form of N. eugeniae opened yesterday in my garden. It’s the first time this has happened, and it will be interesting to see if it’s stable. I’m not sure if it’s a good thing or not! Mary…
York Minster/Copper Queen
Brent and Becky’s has York Minster (1Y-YOO, Lea, 91) and Copper Queen (3O-R, Duncan, 2007) for really reasonable prices. Anybody have an opinion of them for show? Kathleen
keeping blooms
I’ve got a couple of mini’s that I want to show next weekend. They’re in pots, currently in a sunny raised bed, and I think will be well past prime by next week. Is there any advantage to putting the…
Gathering Wishes for Japan
I’m sure that everyone has their own way of sympathizing with and supporting and supporting those in Japan just now, but these thoughts from the Staff and President of the Chicago Botanic Garden seemed worthy of sharing. (This is forwarded…
Loos
hi Folks, New Zealanders are known for their ingenuity, creativity, quirky sense of humour and the ability to make something out of nothing. It shows in our daffodils and their breeding. I suggest you look at showusyourlongdrop.co.nz. Read the comments…