My Three Minutes of Fame

I rarely watch TV but the power it has to spread information amazes me. I was recently a guest on 'The Plant Pro' with Marion Gold. We were discussing begonias and the RI Begonia Society. Within an hour of the showing I had someone at the RI flower show say to me "Didn't I see you on TV this morning?" If you'd like to see the clip you can go to www.TurnTo10.com/jar/lifestyles/home_garden/

Spring Flower Show

 There's nothing that lifts winter-weary spirits like a visit to a flower show! This year the New England Flower Show in Boston  won't be happening, so the RI show has been quite busy. There are some lovely gardens, including a real charmer from the Newport Preservation Society. The designer, Jim Donahue, has created a formal garden using lettuces, swiss chard, radishes and other edibles in places of traditional bedding plants. Even the urns are filled with magnificent munchables! The tints, tones and shades of green let the viewer experience the delights of texture and pattern  without distraction. There is even a cage of fuzzy chicks to engage the kids! 

 If you'd like to see some pictures of the show head over to www.WhatGrowsOnRI.com to see Sue Kortes' views of the show. Today is the last day so come visit me at the RI Begonia Society booth and see the plants that were featured on 'The Plant Pro' with Marion Gold. 

February Already?

Yikes! Time is flying and I feel the pressure of getting seeds started, new gardens planned, old pots washed. Have you checked out the horticulture division for the Newport Flower Show in June? They have some really fun categories this year, all with a 'green' theme. It's got me thinking about plant combinations, especially the first class which requires chartreuse foliage and flowers that attract pollinators. The Newport show is in such a pretty setting and very easy to enter... even if you only have one perfect blossom in your garden you can put it in the competition. Visit www.NewportMansions.org for more details.