Comments on: Growing like it’s 1855 – Inspiration from the past for a new gardening year https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/ Horticulturist Matt Mattus shares gardening expertise, research and science from his home garden and greenhouse. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:30:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Joseph https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/#comment-5288 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:30:15 +0000 #comment-5288 In reply to admin Matt.

It must be nice to be so close to Logees. We have Petals From The Past close to here as well as a Heirloom orchard.

]]> By: admin Matt https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/#comment-5286 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:11:03 +0000 #comment-5286 In reply to Joseph.

I enjoy looking at the plants from Glasshouseworks, and I ordered from them about 20 years ago. I think because Logee’s is just a few miles away from me, that I usually like to drive there as it’s a morning trip on Saturday.

]]> By: Joseph https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/#comment-5276 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:27:54 +0000 #comment-5276 I enjoyed the article. Thank you for sharing. May I suggest http://www.glasshouseworks.com . They have an amazing selection. Hope this helps. God bless.

]]> By: Terrarium Ideas https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/#comment-3485 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:23:29 +0000 #comment-3485 Wardian cases aren't exactly gone 😉 And they're much closer to current terrariums than people often expect. What you found about access to plants is pretty remarkable, though I think it's probably true that we now have access to more seeds than ever before, even if it's less likely for us to be able to buy obscure mature plants via mail order =)

]]> By: Denise https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/#comment-3484 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:41:11 +0000 #comment-3484 I'm so glad you found these books to inspire you. GWP is taking an interesting direction indeed for 2012! The variety of plant material available back then is amazing. Annies Annual's has carried chorizema and may carry it again this year: anniesannuals.com/plt_lst/lists/general/lst.gen.asp?prodid=2927

]]> By: Rcstampyd https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/#comment-3483 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:13:57 +0000 #comment-3483 Wow! What a great idea. Your new books look so cool. I'm really going to have to look into this also.. LOL.. I have read your blog for a while… Maybe its the warm winter..or just plain winter. But your posts have just made me so happy I have to comment! (plant dork in action alert!LOL)Thank you! Its going to be a great gardening year!! 🙂 -Camille

]]> By: Donetta https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/#comment-3482 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:44:15 +0000 #comment-3482 Oh what a wonderful find. I love this post and the enthusiasm you have. Makes my heart happy to see your zest for life. I will be following.

]]> By: Nat https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/#comment-3481 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:02:53 +0000 #comment-3481 I've had my eye on a Wardian style terrarium at my fathers place for some time now, over Christmas I lucked out and he had gifted it to me. I also have a fascination in antique plant books, the information is somewhat timeless and I always feel like although we advance, we also forget. I really enjoyed this read.

]]> By: Debra https://gardern.co.za/2011/12/growing-like-its-1855-inspiration-from/#comment-3480 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:46:34 +0000 #comment-3480 I enjoyed this historical information very much. Thank you for taking the time to share excerpts from old literature in depth with us.

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