Comments on: Artichokes and Rediscovering Angel Wing Begonias

By: Danny Ata

Danny Ata — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 05:56:16 +0000

Your Begonia 'Corallina De Lucerna' looks so nice in that pot. I have a Begonia Boliviensis in a hanging basket on the porch… i love the salmon petals, not sure how it will do out here though (considering Plant Propaganda's comment.) Oh well, right now it's still pretty. Actually come to think of it, we've turned this house into a begonia burial ground… are you scurred?

The Echinaceas are so handsome, i'll have to add that to the list for next year. Thanks for the awesome ideas Matt.

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:30:40 +0000

Hey Panayoti, really? I bloomed that Salvia before you? I wonder why? I didn't do anything different, even planted it into the ground in December because I was late in catching up with tasks. Just threw it into the ground infront of the greenhouse remembering that you said that many of these plants will survive our winters – I was doubtful, but lazy at that point. I think I have two more seedlings, or similar ones from Chris Chadwell, but those are still in pots.

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:27:53 +0000

Thanks Plant Propaganda, still, I have little sympathy for you because you live in San Diego! That would be like my greenhouse turned inside out!

By: Plant Propaganda

Plant Propaganda — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:50:15 +0000

Matt, these photos are gorgeous! The front garden and echinaceas are stunning. As for angel wing begonias – no thanks. Here in sunny San Diego, they're just an awful, leggy mess.

By: Panayoti Kelaidis

Panayoti Kelaidis — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:33:56 +0000

It's a good thing you're so cool and lovable: 9 artichokes ALREADY this year? And all that bloom and goodies galore at the very depths of doldrums?–and you bloomed the Salvia before I did: you are amazing! Hope our paths cross soon again…