Back in June 2012 I attended Earthly Delights in Pottersville, NJ. Wow, what a place. This private home is opened up every other year for a tour of the gardens, lectures by the horticultural intelligentsia, and upscale vendors selling gorgeous plants and antiques. Jerry Fritz, of Linden Hill Gardens, told me about this and I’d […]
Forcing Spring Bulbs
I had a book – Paradise Contained – with pictures of the most glorious bulbs grown in pots. The photographs would seem a little dated now; color preferences have changed and we’re a bit more sophisticated. There are a few things about starting your own bulbs indoors that make the time spent extremely worthwhile. Although […]
Heirloom Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomato Salad DIRECTIONS Slice tomatoes 3/8-inch thick, crosswise. Sprinkle with sea salt. Serve. VARIATION Sprinkle with sea salt, freshly ground pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Garnish with basil leaves and fennel blossoms. Serve outdoors. Close your eyes while eating, focusing on the taste of summer and the buzzing of the yellow jackets. VARIATION […]