Monthly Archives: June 2015

A BLUEPRINT OF MY CUTTING GARDEN

June 30, 2015

My Blooming Blog - Floating Petals

Last week I shared one of the seeds I planted in my cutting garden, Nigella. This week I’m sharing more about the process and layout of my cutting garden itself. My (20 step) process: Select my seeds at the local gardening center (I’m like a kid in a candy store…so many choices and I want them all!) Weed Soil test (okay, maybe next year…) Photograph each seed with its see...

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PARADISE IN THE BRONX

June 28, 2015

Paradise In The Bronx - New York Botanical Garden

Walking along the snowy path to the conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden, I almost couldn’t contain my excitement to step from the cold and biting air into a tropical paradise. As I enter the crystal palace, I’m greeted by beautiful large baskets of orchids that appear as if they are floating on water. After taking them in, I follow along to the main pavilion of the orchid show, and a...

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A SMALL BLACK SPEC

June 23, 2015

Nigella

How is it that this small black spec, a seed that I’m holding in the palm of my hand, smaller than the top of a pinhead, will grow to be this flower? How is it that this particular seed is just sown on top of soil, and after 7 to 14 days of water and sunshine this black spec will start to germinate? This tiny dot will start to expand and grow unnoticeable, delicate roots down into the soil to...

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SMELLING LIKE DIRT

June 16, 2015

Peruvian Daffodil

Yesterday’s quote by Margaret Atwood perfectly captures my latest Sunday in the garden: In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt. ~ Margaret Atwood ~ As I prepare for a day of gardening, I start the day looking pretty normal with my hair pulled back, sunscreen on, dressed in black shorts and top (for obvious reasons) and standing in my gardening shoes. I grab lots of l...

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THE RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW, PART II

June 09, 2015

Protea

Having escaped the Gargoyle and now in the Grand Pavilion, I was struck by the amazing array of colors, flowers and variety on display. Where to start, but right where I’m standing at this moment. From South Africa, Kirstenbosch, National Biodiversity Institute. This display told the story of the many challenges of traveling from afar, as every flower was flown from South Africa only to ...

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THE RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW, PART I

June 02, 2015

Karma Thalia Dahlia

While walking through The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Chelsea Flower Show, I definitely felt a sense of joy as there was so much beauty and creativity. I was also amazed how each single exhibit was designed, curated and executed. I would imagine plans started at the end of the 2014 show and a year later physically brought together in less than a week to look so natural. Today I will share...

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