Wednesday I had the honor of flying to Atlanta to speak to the Perennial Plant Association. Following my talk was a presentation by Brooks Garcia, Landscape Committee member of the Historic Oakland Cemetery. Have you ever heard of Oakland Cemetery? Well, here’s a little bit…it is being managed and recovered by extraordinary individuals, including [...]
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Chris speaking at Tim’s Landscape & Garden Center Saturday, April 2nd
Chris always enjoys speaking and sharing his passion for bulbs and their histories. One of his new favorite speaking venues is Tim’s Landscape and Garden Center in Fort Worth, TX. Chris will be speaking twice at Tim’s this coming Saturday, April 2nd. The 10:30am presentation is “Bulbs & Perennial Combinations,” and the 1:30pm presentation is [...]
The Deed Went Back to 1849
Last week we went on a bulb hunt. I had a friend here shooting some video and pictures, so I of course took him to the blooming field. This is the same field where I lost my truck keys two Saturday’s ago (http://www.bulbhunter.com/2011/03/05/where-are-my-keys/) While in the field, we saw a truck stop on the side [...]
Last Week Things Were Blooming
Where was I last week!? Things are in bloom and we have been busy. I have posted many of these photos on Facebook, so be sure to become a Bulb Hunter fan to stay up to date while I’m traveling. The week ended with a talk I gave with Dr. Bill Welch at The Arborgate. [...]
Chris Speaks in Fredericksburg!
After learning the news that Chris was speaking to the Texas University Landscape Managers Association in Fredericksburg, TX, I just HAD to tag along. Surely someone was desperately needed to collect money during book sales, capture video and take pictures, wander the streets of Fredericksburg, lounge in the hotel room… What a delight it was [...]
The Original Cottage Living
Saw this tonight on the book shelf…the original Cottage Living from September/October of 2004. That was when I started The Southern Bulb Company! Wow, time really flies. Unfortunately the magazine is no longer with us. Also saw this issue of House and Garden magazine from 1990. Sniff, sniff, tear…they are no longer with us either [...]
Merry Monday
I forgot to mention that we were enjoying the final cut of hay on the front pasture. I always forget how big hay bales really are! Thanksgiving is over, the holiday season is here, and I am still in Houston. I have several good reasons for staying here this morning: 1) Instead of spending my [...]
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