Alpines and Bulbs

Hydrangeas are the new green. Get the book, grow the shrubs. Delight yourself. Hydrangeas thrive in a cool and moist position. They also like rich, well draining growing mediums.

Notes from a bed.

A summer closes as the bulbs bloom. We are asking you to join in and talk about your growing joys, and lows if you like.

The point to remember about Crocus is they like a well-drained soil. In the garden a raised bed or bulb frame suits most of the species. When growing in pots, ensure we have large extra holes in the base of each pot.

Hippeastrum in America is often referred to as Amaryllis. If you grow Hippeastrum papilio in pots please answer this readers question.

Welcome to Hill View’s annual offering of bulbs and tubers. This year’s list is world class, even if we do say ourselves, and represents the very best in cool climate bulbs.

Worsleya can thrive In Tasmania.

Tasmania with its cool climate style of gardens absolutely blossoms in September-October.

Handel-Mazzetti's is a fascinating and accurate account written by a man who was first and foremost a scientist wishing to record details of his work. This might sound dry and matter-of-fact, but with considerable skill he manages to inject a sense of adventure and humour into his narrative.

This is proof positive that we gardeners are never satisfied.