Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It’s Off To Work I Go!

February 28, 2009

I can hardly wait! It has been one of the longest and coldest winters that I can remember! For me, having the winter ‘off’ was more excruciating than I had anticipated! Granted, it was wonderful not having to worry about ‘booking’ off time for Christmas holidays – something that in retail has to be considered and planned for in June!! – and trying to jostle up vacation time that wouldn’t conflict with the other hundred people also eligible, but it was also hard trying to pass the time. Were it not for my discovering Blotanical, I fear time would have passed at a snail’s pace!

These are pictures courtesy of Little Tree Horticulture located on Highway #6 in scenic Fergus, Ontario. It is a wonderful nursery and garden centre that I will call ‘home’ for what I anticipate will be a very enjoyable tenure. Having been a customer for the past three or four years, it is a thrill to be a part of this wonderful ‘family.’

Little Tree carries a broad selection of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and other landscaping materials. Their garden store carries many accessories that help to transform a garden into a magical place including chimes, statuary, fountains and reflecting balls. They have a wonderful display garden where they highlight many of the plants that are sold.

I am very happy to be joining such an energetic group of people, and hope that residents and visitors alike will find something to add to their gardens. If you are ever in Fergus, stop in and say hello!

Sprouts and a Yo-Yo!

February 27, 2009

The seed sewing project has shown some pleasant results. My nephew was very eager to assist me in placing the almost microscopic seeds into the freshly expanded pods, and then they were covered and placed on a book shelf next to the window in my room. I am surprised to see that some have responded with gang-busters….. of course in our eagerness to sew them, we neglected to label the trays. I am pretty certain that the larger of the sprouts are either the Datura or the Salvia transylvanica. The Datura was a straggler than was in a pot of Hemerocallis of some sort…. I told the woman that it was the straggler that I was really interested in, so she found a smaller pot, transferred it and gave it to me for free. I was shocked with the number of seeds that were encased in its prickly pod…. it reminded me of a miniature chestnut pod…. all sharp and prickly!

And my Cyclamen persicum is still blooming with abandon! While I enjoy it’s beauty, it is the perennial form C. hederifolium that I am most anxious to see along the front of the smaller border by the garage. It has a pattern that closely resembles a miniature Christmas Tree. There are so many wonderful cultivars, and I am most excited to create a bit more room so that they can roam freely in a spot where they won’t be buried by larger neighboring plants.

I could not resist adding the yo-yo….. it is so appropriate when one considers the weather of the last twelve hours. As I lay in bed last night, a captive audience of one to the passionate garden letters between Christo and Beth, I could hear the first patter of raindrops on the window. It was ironic that both were at that moment in time bemoaning the lack of rainfall that England was suffering through. I knew it was supposed to rain, but it still took me by surprise. Upon rising this morning, I noticed that it was still spitting. It was a wet but warm walk to the library, where after an hour or so, the sun decided to peek through the clouds.

Imagine my surprise when I emerged from the building into air where one could see their breath. In a matter of three hours it has went from 8 degrees Celsius to -5! Up and down, just like this yo-yo! They are calling for -14 tonight with a chance for more snow tomorrow. I guess we have to take what we are given. Perhaps this will help to alleviate the usual flooding that plagues many of our residents who live at the foot of the hill that runs north and south through town.

My Town

February 26, 2009

The temperature has finally risen above freezing….. and while you really can’t see it in this picture, water is starting to drip not only down the eaves again, but also from what was two days ago, a mass of solid ice. I thought today would be a perfect day to walk downtown and show off some of the quaintness that is Fergus.

Melted ice is running down the shingles…..

Arms outstretched to embrace Spring

Many of the older houses in Fergus have been designated as ‘Heritage’ – many belonging to workers who first established the town circa 1850. There are always certain houses that you dream about owning, and this is one that I have an affinity towards.

There is something steeped in history and tradition that helps to create a certain ‘Our Town’ ambiance. The use of stone and latticework on many of the older houses have a decidedly rustic appeal, and the use of subtle palates of colour work well in maintaining this tradition.

One of my favourite gardens in town belong to the Prowse family, who have converted a Manse into a gorgeous living space. Their front, back and side yards are a cacophony on plants, stone work and water features, and the property is often called upon during Garden Tours within the province.

Their house is one of the rare ones that offered two main entrances…. and while I have not yet confirmed, it is my belief that what I take for the front of the property is actually a side yard.

Fergus is built on a hill, and this is a view looking down towards the centre of town. Again, the use of stone is readily evident in many of the buildings that date back to the 1800’s.

One of my favourite buildings is at the main intersection of the downtown core. If you were to walk around the corner where the post box is, you would see a side garden which is the one that I am slowly transforming into a semi shaded area. Unfortunately, because it is so close to the road, salt and sand are a constant problem!

Many buildings have a decidedly European flair to them, in many cases replicas from England. It is wonderful to see many of them being preserved, while at the same time offering space for downtown business tenants.

This is a wonderful view of the Grand River, which flows through downtown Fergus. At one time there was a mill complete with wheel and dam, but due to safety bylaws, the dam was dismantled. The building that housed the mill was converted into what was known for many years as the Fergus Market. Unfortunately, it has recently been renovated into individual businesses, and the market was no longer able to afford tenancy.

For years, this was the hub of summer activity for many Fergus residents. An outdoor pool situated on the banks of the Grand was always the most popular spot for residents. Now we have a Sportsplex complete with indoor pools, ice surfaces and such…… I would love to purchase this property and start my own business, but in today’s economic crunch, perhaps I am best to dream!

A View of the River in the Opposite Direction

Can you believe I only noticed this wonderfully intricate wrought iron window screen for the very first time today…… there is always something new and exciting to discover!

Many of my treasured gardening books are purchased at our local book shop. While nearby Guelph offers Chapters, I love the ambiance and friendliness of Roxanne and her knowledgeable staff. If it’s not in stock, they will order it in. There is something heart warming about seeing handwritten reviews adorning the shelves filled with their lovingly adored books. Every town needs a book shop like this!

A wee bit of History about the town of

Fergus

Fergus and neighboring Elora are home to many B&B’s…. most noticeably during the Fergus Highland Games weekend, which is one of the province’s most popular and attended events.

This corner house is my choice of any that I would choose were I given the opportunity to own a property. I have so many visions for the semi shaded yards that surround this wonderfully historical residence. Oh the dream gardens that I could create.

Above the garage is a splendid deck that overlooks the property. A perfect setting for a greenhouse or two!

I wonder if it smells like Gingerbread inside???

I hope that you have enjoyed my tour of the place that I refer to as My Town. With temperatures on the rise, many of the gardens will soon be awash with daffodils, hyacinth and tulips, creating an amazing spectacle for townsfolk and visitors alike.

To Bed and To Read…..

February 25, 2009

Tuesday’s are the day that the members of the ‘Digging In The Dirt’ committee meet for coffee at ten in the morning. Its a wonderful outing where antsy fellow gardeners, all chomping at the bit to get back to the weekly ‘digging’ come together to discuss the weather, what’s blooming in the garden, what upcoming trips are being planned….. it’s a great way to pass a couple of hours.

Of course for those of us with snow, there really isn’t much to go home to, as far as gardening is concerned. For the most part we have already placed the orders for our new and exciting ‘children,’ and now sit back to wait for Mother Nature to grace us with her warm and vivacious Spring-like personality. The nursery season is still a week away, and with every passing day the anticipation seems to mount like an electrical current coursing through the veins!

I’ve decided that the best way to pass the time is to re-visit some of my favourite gardening books. For those not familiar, ‘Dear Friend and Gardener,’ is a wonderful book laid out as a correspondence of letters between two of gardening’s greatest icons: Christopher Lloyd and Beth Chatto. How wonderful is the opportunity to ‘eavesdrop’ in on the day to day occurrences of these two gardening greats! I especially like when one has a somewhat differing opinion to the other, and the sometimes less than delicate manner in which opinions are presented….. but always the letters end with…. ‘Much love from….’

Alas, there is something said about a continued correspondence of any sort! There is nothing more satisfying than opening the post and discovering an actual letter…. an envelope containing page(s) of paper covered with a distinguished handwriting…. (perhaps I am ageing myself!) filled with the everyday occurrences that the author is excited enough to want to share with a close confidante! I think this is a strong indicator as to why I keep a garden journal every year. There is something about the turning of pages, indicative of the passage of time, and seeing your own familiar handwriting…. always discussing an element of the garden that you felt compelled to record. Alas… I must go and pick up a new journal for the coming season! And now I bid for adieu as I head up the stairs for one more brief correspondence between two of our greatest legends!

Reading Between the Lines….. Tangent # 3

February 24, 2009

Magazines, especially those dealing specifically with gardening, were meant to be savoured and pored over again and again as a way of helping to pass through those long cold winter doldrums, that I am afraid, have me in their icy grip! I was thrilled to see the latest issue of Fine Gardening appear in the mailbox on Friday, and have yet to make it from cover to cover in one setting! From what I have read thus far, there is a wonderful selection of spring bloomers that stretch the planting zones of North America from sea to shining sea.

Speaking of sea to shining sea….. I still have a preference for gardening magazines that herald from Great Britain. Granted, there are a lot of plants that I cannot grow here in my Zone 5 garden, but there is something intrinsically elementary behind what a true gardening magazine is all about, that in my opinion is greatly lacking . I grew weary last year with the sudden fascination with ‘Lifestyle’ and ‘Bringing the Indoors Out’ as new themes for magazines that I assumed were catering to real gardeners….. you know the type: Articles that were more interested in the stylish new teak chaise-lounge and solar lighting, than perhaps the actual plants that had suddenly become nothing more than a back-drop. And please don’t get me started on the suddenly contagious need to ‘dumb down’ for the reading masses. Needless-to-say, some subscriptions were not renewed in this household!

Of course there are still those stalwarts that can be found in the homes of many passionate gardeners. I love reading a magazine that isn’t embarrassed to write at a level that may be above the average reader’s comprehension, being confident enough to realize that there is in fact an educated reading audience just waiting for such a magazine. I like something that you can ‘dig your teeth into,’ an article that offers the real ‘meat and potatoes!’ How many times have you come across a plant description in a magazine that doesn’t mention anything about hardiness? To me it’s like showing a picture with the incorrect identification! (This is starting to sound like my post ‘Is a Picture Really Worth 1000 Words?’)

Perhaps of all, this is my all-time favourite gardening magazine. It’s larger than average format allows for the most scrumptious photographs, and the level of expertise and writing makes my heart soar! I love the monthly columns from some of England’s leading plant experts, but most importantly, I love this magazine because plants remain the central focus, from cover to glorious cover! We gardeners are a very proud and educated sort, and its only about time that we be rewarded with a magazine that reflects our education, passion and desire to elevate gardening to more than just a seasonal hobby.

Winter hangs on tightly!

February 22, 2009

There are times that I believe all things gardening are somehow intrinsically linked to one another! How else to explain this appearing in my mailbox this morning? Oh, well perhaps my subscription might explain it better, but it was the elixir that I needed on a day that is promising yet even more of that ‘S’ word!

I was so frustrated with the weather that yesterday I decided that I would re-stage my attempt at starting plants from seed. If you remember, a previous post detailed my ‘futile’ first attempt. Luckily my choice of annual (Cerinthe major ‘Kiwi Blues’) seemed to have a built in mechanism against the abuse that I innocently thrust upon it. This year, I’ve scaled down my operation – I am in no way prepared to undertake an operation like that of Frances - and have focused on four plants: Cerinthe, Salvia transylvanica, Datura and Meconopsis betonicifolia (please, no tittering Jodi )

Of course, it’s impossible to ignore what is going on outside! It’s been snowing for three days straight! Where once there were two fragile, delicate, pure white Helleborus niger ‘Praecox‘ buds, I am now greeted with drifts of snow! It’s been hovering between -6 and -8 Celsius, and a strong wind has been making visibility next to nil.

Looking down the street, it would appear that most people have decided this is a good day to spend inside. My sister has been using the slow-cooker to create delicious, warm meals, such as last night’s chicken stew with biscuits. Comfort food is one of the few things that takes my mind off the frigid temperatures.

I think this picture is rather appropriate! Where a week ago we had dripping water running from the eaves, we now have a solid mass of ice!

The drift on the left comes as a comfort, as this is the bed where many of the new and smaller treasures were planted this past year. I am most anxious to see if my pink flowering Trillium catesbyi will reward me with their breath-taking beautiful delicate, down-turned flowers.

Did I mention that the car is also in a deep hibernation this year? After three years of commuting close to 130km a day, I have decided that it deserves a rest…. as does my wallet! It simply isn’t feasible to spent $200 a month to commute. My new place of employ is but a five minute walk, and best of all I will be spending my time mingling with plants and passionate gardeners so like my Blotanical friends!

Lastly, this is a shot of what in the summer is my shaded garden. It’s not very big, but I’ve learned through the years that it’s not all about ’size!’ (LOL!!!) I know that it’s still at least a month before I can actually get out into the garden, but for me this has been an exceedingly long and cold winter. Mother Nature must have wonderful things in store for us this summer…. either that or she has a twisted sense of humour! Alas, time to get comfy with the new Fine Gardening

What’s In A Name….. Plant Hunters Part III

February 20, 2009

Tony Avent

Darrell Probst

Daniel Hinkley

We have paid homage to some of the most tireless and indefatigable plant hunters the world has ever seen. Unfortunately with the passage of time, these people eventually pass on, leaving behind an amazing plethora of plant materials, but also a gaping absence nonetheless. It is encouraging to see a new wave of plant hunters emerging, to humbly follow in, and carve new stepping stones into the works of those that came before them.

North America is home to an increasing number of plants people who are carving their own history with the introduction, cultivation, and in many cases re-introduction of a large number of beguiling garden plants that are being embraced by passionate gardeners world over! In a recent communication with Grace she pointed out that gardeners owe a huge debt of gratitude to the plant hunters of yesterday, and as well to the wonderful horticultural institutions – many which first formed in Great Britain, including the RHS and Kew Gardens – all of which have ensured that gardening remains on the cutting edge of new and exciting discoveries!

Tony Avent runs Plant Delights Nursery and is most known for his unwavering work within the Hosta genus. In a breeding program initiated in the 1980’s, he has introduced entries that include Hosta ‘Bubba,’ ‘Red Necked Heaven,’ ‘Tattoo,’ and ‘Out House Delight!’ I must admit that while I own very few of this genus, I simply couldn’t resist the latter when it was released! Aside of Plant Delights Nursery, he also oversees Juniper Level Botanic Garden, which features more than 12 000 plants! One of the continuing aspects of this garden, is its evaluation of cold tolerance – extending the range of plants to include tropicals and exotics. Two further forms of Hosta venusta resulted from his plant exploration trip to Korea in 1997 where he was accompanied by fellow plants man Darrell Probst. Other memorable Hosta introductions include: Hosta ‘Obsession,’ ‘Carolina Sunshine’(2001), ‘Elvis Lives’(1990), ‘Dixie Chick,’ and ‘Potamic Pride.’ His annual catalogues are a work of legend, with brilliant covers often depicting caricatures of everyday pop culture, and are imbued with humour and a contagious passion apparent with every printed word.

Darrell Probst is the first person who comes to mind when I think of the genus Epimedium. He has been collecting seed and cultivating seed of this incredible plant for what seems like forever. His first trip to China, (1996) allowed him to observe these plants in their natural habitat, which helped to better understand their growth requirements. He returned with several species. In the years that have followed, he has embarked upon or sponsored no less than twenty four expeditions to over 10 Chinese provinces as well as Japan and Korea. His garden in Hubbardston, MA is said to contain over eighty species currently in cultivation. Among the genus, the following list includes plants that have been promoted by Probst: Epimedium leptorrhizum, E. elatum, E. epsteinii, E. xomeiense, E. acuminatum (see photo), E. wushanense and his personal favourite, E. fargesii. One of the best perennial plants to help conquer dry shaded areas of the garden, this is a genus that deserves at least two or three species in every shade garden!

Call me biased or accuse me of preferential treatment, I will acclaim guilt to all of the above when it comes the revering the last of the plants men discussed in this post. Daniel Hinkley is largely responsible for opening my eyes to the almost limitless selection of shade loving plants that are available for gardeners today. Nothing against the stalwart shade choices, but one can only have so many Hosta (yes, including Out House Delight) and ferns in their diminutive shade garden before they start running out of space. Hinkley’s name will forever be associated with Heronswood Nursery and its legendary test garden that until recently was located on the Kitsup Penninsula in Washington State. Hinkley, a native of northern Michigan. has come to be regarded as one of the pre-eminent plant explorer’s in the world. Anyone familiar with the annual Heronswood catalogue can better understand what I mean when I say that it remains the true epitome of what a nursery catalogue should entail. Nary a photo to be seen…. rather page after page of concise, relevant information on literally thousands of species within hundreds of differing genera. It was literally the size of a dime store mystery novella! His list of introductions is endless and includes the following: Hosta kiyosumiensis (1995), Acer rufinerve (1997), Lilium nanum (1995), Disporum cantoniense ‘Night Heron’, Corydalis curviflora var. Rosthornii ‘Blue Heron’. He continues to make treks into far off places including China, Japan, Taiwan, Nepal, Sikkum and beyond, and is often accompanied by other leading plant hunters.

It is important to note that for many of today’s plant hunter’s, the quest is not for the actual plant, but only samples of seed, and only collected when discovered in abundance, as to not disturb the fragile ecosystem of its natural habitat. Unfortunately, plant hunting, when adopted locally, has taken on a very different meaning as witnessed by many gardeners. I remember a time when the surrounding forests were filled with the wonderful springtime Trillium grandiflora, Erythronium americanum, Sanguinaria canadense, Asarum canadense…. and the list went on and on. Sadly,today if you are able to locate two or three off of this list, you can be considered lucky. Hunting and collecting is a far cry from pillaging and razing…. and it’s vital that we do everything we can to ensure that future generations be given the opportunity to experience the same thrill that we had when he saw our first Trillium or our very first Arisaema triphyllum.

Garden Meme…

February 20, 2009

While surfing through Blotanical I came across a meme that I thought would be fun to take part in, so without further ado, and with thanks to Doubledanger and Grace here is the list of questions and my replies:

Describe your gardening style:
I would have to say that it is a combination of ‘collector’ and ‘eclectic‘. I love new and exciting plants, and because I have a limited gardening space, it usually means I have only single specimens of any given plant. Eclectic because most of the plants are not common to North American gardens…..yet!

What is the last plant that you purchased?
Aside of the Cyclamen persicum that I bought to brighten up the indoors, the last purchase was from a mail order nursery (delivering in April) that included: Helleborus thibetanus, Lilium japonicum f. ‘Albomarginatum‘, Erythronium hendersonii, Erythronium japonicum, Trillium rivale (pink seedling selections), Erythronium revolutum and Corydalis turtschaninovii ‘Gorin‘ To see these plants visit this page

What were the last seeds you purchased?
Sadly to say this was over a year ago, when I purchased seeds of Cerinthe major ‘Kiwi Blues’

When was the last time you had to pick dirt from beneath your finger nails?
On the 16th, when I was out lifting leaf mulch to see if any of the Helleborus plants had blooms.

Do you have any big plans for the garden this year?
I want to clean the ‘work area’ in the back of the shade garden. It is valuable gardening space that is going to ‘pots’ as we speak. I wish they had a plastic pot recycling program somewhere close! More space = more plants!

What was your biggest mistake in gardening, EVER?
The first futile effort at creating a shade garden. What do you mean Eryngium wants a sunny location??? One day soon I will post those pictures…. its humbling and very confidence inspiring at the same time…. seeing what three years can do for one’s garden education!

What was the biggest SUCCESS?
Hands down it was getting the amazing blue flowering Corydalis elata to bloom repeatedly during its first growing season in the garden…. and making sure that it is a repeat offender every year moving forward!

If you could do anything right now, in regards to gardening, what would it be?
I would love to get a group of fellow Blotanists together and embark on a plant hunting mission in China with Daniel Hinkley ….. one that would last a month at the very least! Of course the list of travelling companions would be enormous!

Please take part in this meme…. its a great way to get to know more about your fellow Blotanists!

Teza’s Children… Part III

February 20, 2009

Cassia marilandica

A few more ‘children’ to share. With the discovery that more of my plant selections required more sun than the shaded side garden could provide, I spoke with the neighbor who had no complaints about letting me install a 3′ deep by 15′ long border along the side of their house – one of the few areas that received sun for most of the day. The plants thrive in this area, especially the Penstemon, Salvia and Cassia, which all enjoy a leaner, sharply draining soil mixture.

Penstemon ‘Prairie Dusk’

Garden sprite

Euphorbia

Gentiana dauhrica

Anemone x hybrida ‘Party Dress’

Clematis tubulosa ‘Wyevale‘

Salvia sclarea var. ‘Turkestanica‘

Salvia viticella ‘Purple Rain’

Chelonopsis yagiharana

I love the shrub Clematis, for its well behaved growth habit, which when at maturity, looks wonderful as it drapes across and through shrubs and other stronger perennials. There is a slight ‘vanilla’ scent that comes off of the one pictured here, which makes it that much more enticing for gardeners. Euphorbia is another genus that excites me. I love the bluish green trailing stems of Euphorbia myrsenities, evergreen and healthy even when buried beneath the snow! My Chelonopsis is a magnet for hummingbirds, which are attracted to the tubular trumpet shaped blooms. This is another of the later flowering plants that add so much interest to the fall garden scenario.

I just needed something to take my mind off the fact that we have been under a weather alert for the past twelve hours – having received between 10-15 cm of snow so far, with a extended forecast that is anticipating a repeat performance for tomorrow.

What’s In A Name… Plant Hunters Part II

February 20, 2009

Robert Fortune

Augustine Henry

Francis Kingdon-Ward

The conquest of China’s flora rich mountains and forests have yielded some of gardening’s most wonderful plants. From Acer to Vitis and beyond, many of our stalwart garden selections had humble beginnings on the mountain-sides of China. In part two, we will meet three more tireless individuals, one whom introduced the gorgeous blue flowering Meconopsis betonicifolia.( then as Meconopsis baleyi). I will forward readers to Jodi for further information on this beguiling beauty that graces her beautiful gardens year after year.

Robert Fortune (1812-1880) born in Blackadder, was a traveller, plant collector and author, and was one of the most successful of plant hunters. He was sent to China in 1843 by the Royal Horticultural Society, and spent the next three years, travelling as far north as Shanghai, buying plants in nurseries and gardens. He collected seeds and plants of the tea plant for the Honourable East India Company, which were introduced to north-east India. His fourth and final visit (1860-1862) was spent mainly in Japan. He is said to be responsible for the introduction of nearly 190 species and varieties of living plants. Among them are: Jasminium nudiflorum, Mahonia japonica, Cephalotaxus fortunei, Clematis lanuginosa, Weigela florida and Rhododendron fortunei.

Augustine Henry (1857-1930) was born in Dundee, Scotland, moved to Ireland shortly thereafter, where he was a physician, plant collector, botanist and author. He was stationed for seven years (1882-1889) at Ichang (now Yichang) on the Yangtze River. He began collecting seeds and dried specimens, forwarding them to Kew. In total, it is said that he sent over 100000 dried specimens, representing over 5000 species, of which over 1000 were new to science. He introduced a number of plants to cultivation, but many of his best discoveries, were later successfully introduced by E H Wilson. His name is attached to plants that include: Emmenopterys henryi, Lilium henryi, Viburnum henryi, and one of my favourite shade plants, Saruma henryi.

Francis Kingdon-Ward (1885-1958) who was born in Manchester, is considered by many to be the last of the great plant hunters of China. The son of a Professor of Botany, he travelled extensively to Western China, Tibet and Burma. His first expedition to Yunnan (1911) was sponsored by businessman-gardener A.K Bulley, who in the past had sponsored plants man George Forrest. He is perhaps the most extensively traversed plantsman as far as geography is concerned, and mounted many successful expeditions between 1911-1956. He is responsible for many dried specimens, plants and seeds, with a focus on both Primula and Rhododendron. Perhaps most noted of all, was his introduction of seeds of Meconopsis baileyi (later referred to as M. betonicifolia) from Southeast Tibet in 1925.

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