On the Road Again…
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
About a month ago I headed up to Martha’s Vineyard for a weekend visit. Ever since my friend and colleague, Tim Boland, became Director of the Polly Arboretum in West Tisbury four years ago I have been making at least annual visits to Martha’s Vineyard. Regardless of the season, Martha’s Vineyard’s natural landscapes are stunning. Of course, it is well known for its stunning seashores and picturesque beaches, but Martha’s Vineyard also boasts many other natural areas and botanical treasures throughout the island including the Polly Hill Arboretum.
Throughout the Vineyard are native pockets where interesting plants abound. Fresh water ponds…
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Friday, December 12th, 2008
Hori-Hori. Photo Credit: R. Robert
Currently we are overwhelmed with media talking about wish lists and Christmas lists, all in the hope that you will bring your wish list dollars to their store or have their product on your wish list. As a gardener, my wish list consists of garden tools since it is a little cold for plants here in Pennsylvania. As you can imagine, working at the Arboretum has introduced me to some invaluable tools that make life easier in the garden. I would like to share these treasures with you because you might want to add them to…
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
While England abounds with some of the most magical gardens on the planet, it too is rich in garden centers and specialty nurseries. After learning about a unique nursery in Severn Valley of Gloucestershire, I knew I had to visit during my annual trip to England this July. Pan Global Plants (http://www.panglobalplants.com) is owned and operated by plantsman, Nick Macer. In many ways this nursery emulates Dan Hinkley’s famous Heronswood Nursery in Kingston, Washington (which has been sold and relocated). Pan Global Plants also has beautiful gardens that showcase the treasures found in the nursery.
Nick Macer is a real collector.…
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