Plant of the Week:
The crocus
Clark Harris, poser.
Every spring in Greenwich, where we lived for over 30 years, this hillside bursts forth to say “HEY it’s spring, don’t you know” and I never took advantage of actually getting in amongst the crocuses until this creature, grand #4, and I were taking a walk spring of 2021. We both enjoyed it so much.
C. tommasinianus naturalizes where it’s happy, and where it can avoid being decimated by squirrels.
Photo from Unsplash Yoksel Zok. Aren’t they so polite the way they look up to you?
Artist Karen Blair
You heard me mention my friend Karen Blair on the pod. Karen is a local Charlottesville artist who sponsors Into the Garden with Leslie
Have a look at what Karen can do— she worked with one of my listeners, Anne Brooks Rudzki, of Capital Roots Containers, and created this beautiful commission of Anne Brook’s garden.
Seth Pearsoll and the Philadelphia Flower Show
Seth announcing something important about the show.
Seth Pearsoll is the Creative Director of the Philadelphia Flower Show. This is a BIG job, and with just a few days to go, he probably doesn’t have time to smell any roses that are being loaded into the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where the great event takes place.
In talking with Seth about the show, I learned so much, and was the MOST impressed with the fact that ticket sales for over the top floral displays like what you see below are the reason that the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is able to accomplish SO much more…
Florid and fanciful— should we say ostentatious? Some might. But ticket sales result in some of the most down to earth projects you could hope for.
Here’s what it’s REALLY all about…
Tree planting are the easiest ones to photograph, but other projects include transforming vacant land, work force development events, storm water solutions, and community gardens.
The Philly Flower Show— not just another pretty face.
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The Play List
Ernesta Ballard. She appears to be a lady who could get things done.
How much more do you want to know about secateurs vs pruners? Don’t follow this link unless you have NOTHING else to do. It’s basically a question of semantics.
Aquapots. Thanks, Whitney Kobe.
How to make your OWN sub irrigated planters. If you can make yours as attractive as the Aquapots, we will all be impressed.
The magical Instagram feed of Nanny Noo, or Julie Hart.
Gift Certificates for Foods of All Nations to benefit the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont.
Next Episode:
Is it possible to have your landscaping crew use electric gear?
YES says Dos Amigos
I talk with owner Matt Berry about the big change and all the benefits and challenges of bringing clean, quiet gear into the fold.
