Tag: spring gardening

Viburnum
June 10, 2020

Viburnum

I would like to begin this post with a mention of a  Horticulturist, the late Jim Cross, who started a wholesale nursery on Long Island called Environmentals back in the 70’s. Jim was one of those people who  was so passionate about plants that he …

Garden Spotlight, Spring Gardening
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by Alan Gorkin
Wildflowers
May 22, 2019

Wildflowers

While strolling the woodland paths of Sleepy Cat Farm, it is apparent to me now the importance of creating an understory layer to further enhance the experience of the garden.

Garden Spotlight, Spring Gardening, Uncategorized
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by Alan Gorkin
Freshly Harvested Ramps
April 26, 2018

Freshly Harvested Ramps

Ramps, or wild leeks (Allium tricoccum), were once relegated to growing in the wild, but this springtime vegetable is being grown in more and more vegetable gardens. They have a flavor that blends Spring onions and garlic. Ramps are delicious eaten on their own, pickled, …

Forcing bulbs, Garden Spotlight, Greenhouse, Open Garden Days, Spring Gardening
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by Alan Gorkin