tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260848875272495610.post6646148019139699494..comments2023-11-28T11:39:55.116-05:00Comments on My Virtual Maryland Garden: From the garden on Christmas DayMcWorthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03259286760419004721noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260848875272495610.post-46175800133309798632012-12-26T23:04:19.447-05:002012-12-26T23:04:19.447-05:00I'm not a greenhouse person. But I've long...I'm not a greenhouse person. But I've long been intrigued by the UK tradition of alpine houses. By now I think I understand why they have not caught on over here. If I can make it happen, the next big step for me is going to be a hybrid between an alpine house and a pit house. Cold frames are great and I've learned a lot from them; but they are small. Here's a link to a cold frame post I did years ago - it might help nudge you in that direction: http://www.jimmckenney.com/a_protected_cold_frame.htmMcWorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259286760419004721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260848875272495610.post-29777351839557787712012-12-26T22:43:11.335-05:002012-12-26T22:43:11.335-05:00Well, could be. I'm not the only John in Fred...Well, could be. I'm not the only John in Frederick, but maybe the only one blogging about gardens at MacGardens for the last 4 years. I've been watching your postings for a long time, but even more so since I joined the PBS this fall. I'm having a blast with figuring out how to use my new greenhouse — I figure it's got to include growing some tender bulbs from seed. I've already looked over your postings on the cold frame in particular.Johnhttp://www.macgardens.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260848875272495610.post-3138618487294279242012-12-26T22:25:57.363-05:002012-12-26T22:25:57.363-05:00John in Frederick? I think I recently stumbled on...John in Frederick? I think I recently stumbled on a blog - a nice one - by a John in Frederick. Is that you? McWorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259286760419004721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260848875272495610.post-23168419932425750362012-12-26T21:52:13.159-05:002012-12-26T21:52:13.159-05:00Great collection! It's given me some thoughts...Great collection! It's given me some thoughts for the future. I'm in Frederick, just a little colder to your north and the Algerian Iris has yet to show buds this year (last year it flowered on Dec 1st), but our Helleborus 'Jacob's have been in full flower. Oddly enough a double flowered Camellia japonica that I brought back on my lap from California years ago has been flowering up a storm, outshining the sasanquas. Johnhttp://www.macgardens.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260848875272495610.post-61383048037715430622012-12-25T16:48:14.846-05:002012-12-25T16:48:14.846-05:00Thanks, Chris. I'll bet your Florida garden co...Thanks, Chris. I'll bet your Florida garden could easily put this little array to shame! Hope you're enjoying both of your gardens now. McWorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259286760419004721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260848875272495610.post-74463987798006517242012-12-25T16:41:03.829-05:002012-12-25T16:41:03.829-05:00Good job Jim, and Merry Christmas to you!Good job Jim, and Merry Christmas to you!ChrisUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058297328565374089noreply@blogger.com