Tuesday, January 20, 2015

The Joy of Cymbidium Season

 

Every January, like clockwork, our outdoor cymbidium plants throw off some lovely spikes that I cut and bring inside to help brighten up the dreary winter fruit selection.


 

Friday, January 16, 2015

Before Monsanto....

The amazing biodiversity of wild mustard (Brassica oleracea)
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Monday, December 29, 2014

Winter Gardenia

 
The year ends with a minor horticultural triumph - gardenia buds actually opening on a plant growing in our old, drafty house (instead of predictably dropping off and landing with a sad, heavy thud on the oak table top).