Matt-
I would love to know where you got your greenhouse? Who is the manufacturer. I am new to your blog and I am planning to move to an acreage. A greenhouse and gardens are part of the plan, but I haven't found a greenhouse that I liked until I saw yours. Are you willing to share any information about the greenhouse or the layout of your gardens. I am at a loss and would appreciate your help.

Thanks!

Thanks Mark. I have to admite that A Year at North Hill is my most favorite gardening book, ever -period. It came to me at an important time in my life, and I have read it so many time, that the cover is coming off of it. I don't know what appeals to me exaxctly with the book, as their ( Wayne Winterrowd and Joe Eck) other books are most enjoyable, but not as much as that first book. I do think it is the photography ( just the right amount to leave the imagination filling in the gaps) and the step-by-step journey through the seasons. I just love that book. I take it as a great compliment that you compare my site to their life, even if just a little bit! Thanks so much. Best, Matt.

HI Danny, That's great advice. I guess I would look for the same sort of inspiration on-site, and I think you are right, I often miss the early Martha Stewart Living articles where her editors for focus in on a specific plant like German Bearded Iris, Citrus, or on a specific gardening project. Thanks!

You don't have to go into great detail when sharing a rare specimen, but when you have something that you think your readers would be interested in growing themselves a step by step is always welcome.

Oh, I often think (dream) about starting a new garden at a new place…not sure if I will ever have the confidence to do so, but someday, I probably will have to as my neighborhood is pretty sketchy now, as the city grows around my garden.

Thanks Bill, I can't agree more, but as a designer too, I admit I am attracted to both using good horticulture and design in much of what I do. I mean, collecting and growing Lachenalia is geeky fun, but then thinking about how to present them in the proper, or new way, is one reason why I started this blog in the first place. Only a few people may grow the smaller species narcissus, but even fewer, if any, cultivate them in small, hand-thrown pots. Not that I am special my any means, but that is my foundational premise for what I try to do. I really appreciate your thoughts and ideas – especially about the backstory of some plants. Thanks for the input!

I personally would like to hear more of the plant's story, where it came from, who collected it, how, what sort of intrigue happened to bring about this plant. Also "basic" may be an inexact term for "details" about culture and maintenance, i.e. soil vs. scree, fertilizer regime, all the gory details about actually fulfilling the needs of the plant excite me.