January 2 , 2014
England Goes To Texas!
“ The holly and the ivy , when they are both full grown/ Of all the trees that are in the wood , the holly hold the jacket . ”Traditional English carol
I do n’t have English ivy , but I do have aboriginal Yaupon holly , which birds top all wintertime in a feeding frenzy .
To celebrate PBS/ KLRU ’s premiere of Downton Abbey ’s fourth season , CTG looks at how England regulate our garden melting hatful .
Let ’s begin with Texas A&M Extension Landscape HorticulturistDr . William C. Welch , one of my dear mentors . He joins Tom to reveal how our garden structure and way bear roots from across the pond . Watch now .
In his bookco - author withGreg Grant , move the melting mint of cultures that translate to our current notions .
In the England chapter , I learned how Lancelot “ Capability ” Brown created the realistic style before bungalow gardens came into vogue in the belated 1800s . Not only did he work Jefferson ’s Monticello , he design the reason of Highclere Castle , household of Downton Abbey !
So , one of CTG ’s top questions from newcomers is how to grow their dear Northeastern / Midwestern Passion of Christ like lilacs and peonies .
Unlike Kylee Baumlee , who garden in Ohio and blog atOur Little Acre , southwesterly gardeners ca n’t grow peonies like her lovely ones . ( By the way , here’sCTG ’s interviewwith the co - writer of her gorgeous Holy Writ , Indoor Plant Décor ) .
Daphneexplains : “ The first plant scientist in the United States take with them flora from their aboriginal European home . They also brought along plants that were collected and appreciate by British and European botanists , who were the world ’s lead plant collectors at a time when interestingness in flora was skyrocketing . And so , the plants that were brought with the Brits became very democratic in the nursery trade wind , and so did plant life that were native to Northeastern states . ”Find out more .
You know , so often that ’s still the font ! Online and in magazines , we ’re bomb with beauties that ca n’t stand firm our soil / rocks and severe weather extremum . For best succeeder , rely on knowledgeable local baby’s room to channelize you to aboriginal choice or well - adapted ones . Online , select a source familiar with your specific region .
Jean Bettencourt and Stan Hopfe have the right idea with native Copper Canyon daisy , approved by their German Shepherd , Loki !
Daphne ’s Plant of the Week , lamb ’s auricle , is native to the Middle East , but adds that “ English ” facial expression with roots that love our xeric position .
Its tightly wander silvery leaves hunker along the land to set off flowering clumps like blackfoot daisy or spiky configuration .
Even though lamb ’s ears can take the heat , it can fry in scalding situation or rot in dense filth , especially in wintertime or humid summer when rain bombs hit . feel out more .
In Victorian England , terrarium were the rage . invent by Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward , his Wardian cases became instrumental outside the drafting room as a way to transport plants from distant lands .
Even if you do n’t have a draught room , they ’re back in style as no - fuss classic beauty for the indoor nurseryman . Merrideth Jiles fromThe Great Outdoorsshows how to do it , even with succulent . find out now .
On tour , Jennifer and David Stockergrounded their stony garden on memories from childhood homes in northern England .
One store is of sunken garden . Theirs is quite different than in England , though , where David moved on - site boulders to entrap Texas tough plants that rarely see a foggy solar day .
Their walled gardens keep out the cervid , though Jenny explains their other use in historic England : to fend off poachers .
At home in Austin , walls both set and connect unique expression .
Jenny has a keen eye for item , like the hypertufa basins she makes , to discern the view in a rich tapestry of plants .
An accomplished Captain James Cook as well as a room decorator , one of her first projects was their potager , where David made by hired hand its distinctive pavers .
go over out Jenny ’s awarding - winning blog , Rock Rose , where she beautifully illustrates her hobby , bang-up discovery , and hands - on project .
Thanks for stopping by ! See you next hebdomad , Linda
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