I’ve just wrapped a fascinating horticultural convergence….a trip to the Seattle area for the first International Mahonia Summit. The summit, held on Washington’s Kitsap peninsula, drew 45 mahonia enthusiasts from around the world (France, England, Japan, and across the US). We enjoyed 7 talks, three tours, and engaged in three days of mahonia discussion with
My lack of IT skills showed when I tried to post the catalog production video earlier…oops. I installed the link incorrectly, but have it fixed now on the blog. Enjoy!
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I hope those of you in regions of the county experiencing a brief warm period are enjoying time out in the garden. I’ve been out most of the morning, and after a lunch break will head back out…lots to plant. If you’re in a colder zone and stuck indoors, you might enjoy this short
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Anita and I spent a good bit of time photographing in the gardens this weekend…her with an artistic eye and me from a plantsman’s perspective. It’s truly amazing to see how differently we each view the garden…I’m amazed at her vision. Here’s one of my images from the weekend…Asarum ichangense, flowering at ground level despite
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Here are some images from the nursery taken yesterday, starting with hellebore seed sown last June. Click on the blog link to see all the images. They key is gathering fresh seed…even month old seed has a greatly reduced viability. The seed are sown almost immediately after harvest and kept in a cold frame with
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It was great to have so many folks show up yesterday for my lecture for the Scott Arboretum/Hardy Plant Society’s Joanne Walkovic Memorial lecture near Philadelphia. It’s always great to see and chat with so many long-time friends and PDN customers. I only wish I’d had more time to roam around the amazing plantings at
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Shop Our New Plants! We’ve just added over 35 new plants to the online catalog, including various types of Arisaema, hardy Cyclamen, Cypripedium orchids, and the ever winter blooming Helleborus…most available in very limited quantities, so order now. Shop all the new plants for this year here. Visit & Shop Open Nursery & Garden Days If
One of the difficulties growing agaves in our climate is keeping them dry in winter. Our biggest losses occur when temperatures drop below 20 degrees F, and the ground is damp. While we always plant agave on slopes, that only helps with the external drainage…it does not necessarily keep the soil dry. Once agaves grow
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Our 2015 Plant Delights Nursery 27th anniversary catalog went in the mail almost two weeks ago, so most of you, except those in remote areas, should have it by now. If you haven’t received your copy yet, drop us an email to office@plantdelights.com and we’ll make sure you’re still on the mailing list, and if
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I’m just back in town from the Direct Gardening Association meeting in New Orleans. It’s my first trip to New Orleans, and my second DGA meeting. The Direct Gardening Association, which started in 1934 as the National Mail Order Nurseryman’ Association, is the organization of of businesses who sell gardening goods direct to consumers, including
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