Well... my video interview of me in my garden is up and running this week... come visit with me in my garden... and be sure to look through and visit some of the other NYorkers also.. all hard core individuals
I'm afraid...
http://nyorkers.com/gordon-hawkins/
showing a few summer brugs
Gordon, that is just lovely!
Gordon, what a lovely surprise.....all this time trying to visualize your garden it's wonderful to see you and it together.....and the cat....
I really enjoyed the video, thank for posting...
Dianne.
Gordon,
BRAVO! Excellent video! Excellent garden! From one New Yorker to another!
My friend...lovely video. Heard the building is for sale. Oh noooooo.
Hugss.
I could adopt your plants..lol...lost most of mjne due to Sandy...
Where would you go? You need a roof garden my friend!
oh.. come by Clemen and I'll give you something... well the house was for sale..as a part of the divorce and I made an offer .. to buy her part of it from the marrage.. so I get to stay...already renovating and she isn't gone yet.. a new Brazillian koi floor.. and a crown molding a little bit from the ceiling.. with 360 [ four color
LEDs behind it.. so I can wash the ceiling with any colored light.. life goes on...
Very nice roof top garden. Should give inspiration to those who have a patios they can grow on!
Thanks bunches
Rhapsody
That was awesome,I have been lurking and watching your roof top garden grow over the years.Amazing,you have your own piece of heaven up there..I enjoyed your video.
Jan
Floors look gorgeous my friend.......Although I have new flooring at my house....it is not as good as yours...You know I am reconstructing due to Sandy...ouchie...we actually put white oak...no design...
Now, as far as going to your place, let me know when you are up and ready on the roof, I know you are ready to start to get things out...BUT, not yet...
I will go this year, PROMISE..gezzz....
What a beautiful sanctuary! Thanks for sharing that very nice video.
Darren
Well.. thanks All... sure Clem... anytime you like .... come by.... come early and get one of these... Love in a Cage plants... the red ball inside the cage is one of the best for you foods... better than any for antioxidants... also called the lost food of the Incas...
Here is some interesting info on the Chinese lantern plant (Physalis alkekengi):
The Chinese lantern plant, also known as the winter or bladder cherry, bears a small fruit in the tomatillo family with a sweet flavor.
Q. Is the chinese lantern plant an herb?
A. Chinese lantern plant is herbaceous, which means that parts of the plants are used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It is a member of the family Solanaceae, most commonly known as nightshade plants. Nightshade plants also include potatoes, tomatoes and petunias, and share the genus Physalis with cape gooseberries (a very close relative).
Q. Why Physalis?
A. Physalis is a perennial plant grown easily from inexpensive seeds. It doesn’t need a lot of attention, grows quickly, attracts few pests and enjoys a variety of uses. It’s a plant of all trades.
Q. Is the chinese lantern plant difficult to grow?
A. No. In fact, one of its flaws may be that it’s too easy to grow. The chinese lantern plant, like mint, has rhizomes that spread horizontally, meaning that even if you chop down the plant without dropping any seeds, it might pop up in another part of your garden. That’s why Physalis would do best planted in either a contained garden, or in a pot. Or even a pot that is buried in the ground, perhaps disguised with some cedar mulch.
Q. When is the best time to plant the chinese lantern plant?
A. For most zones, the plant does best if sown directly into the ground in late spring. No need to start it indoors ahead of time; just make sure that you’re outside of frost-temperatures.
Q. Where and how should I plant the chinese lantern plant?
A. Physalis can be planted in either full sun or partial shade. It is best to plant them on the sunniest side of your home but in an area that isn’t exposed to full sun for more than 8 hours a day.
Because Physalis can become invasive, it is best to plant it in a pot or in a garden that’s contained. I recommend buying a large, plain terra cotta pot to place with your other herbs and flowers to give the landscaping texture, height and a punch of color.
Q. Where can I purchase the seeds for the chinese lantern plant?
A. Typically, you buy seeds at a nursery or even in the flower section of a superstore. But if you can’t find them, buy them online at BackyardGardener.com.
Q. Can I grow the chinese lantern plant in my apartment?
A. Few plants do best indoors. In fact, even the peace lily, a plant known to do well inside, won’t bloom unless it gets adequate light, preferably in a sunny room. So, if you have a window or a balcony that faces south and gets a lot of sun, you may be able to pull it off.
Q. Why are south-facing gardens best?
A. The sun doesn’t technically rise in true east and set in true west. In the Northern Hemisphere growing season, the sun spends most of its time in the southern part of the sky, so your house will cast its shadow on the northern part of your property. This is because the sun as we see it, is below the zenith. Many outdoor ornamental plants do well in the sun on the east or west side of your house because it isn’t as hot. Window plants, or plants on a balcony, will likely receive less or diluted light, which is why south-facing exposure is best.
Food plants such as vegetables will do best in south-facing, full sun gardens.
Q. Do chinese lantern plants attract pests?
A. Not typically, but occasionally lanterns can become infested with flea-beetles, a common pest for many vegetables. They damage the plants with something called “shotholing”, literally chewed holes in vegetable leaves. Often these pests are more of a nuisance than a veritable threat, and generally you can eliminate them with common insecticides. But if you are planning to use your lanterns as a food source, you should talk with your nursery about more organic options for your region.
Q. How do I use the chinese lantern plant ornamentally?
A. Physalis can be used in an arrangement that will last about a week, or it can be dried and used for a dash of color with your fall decorations. To dry Physalis, harvest the calcye or “latern” immediately after it turns red, then hang it upside down in a dark room for several weeks.
http://www.happycow.net/blog/?p=3227
this will give a good view of how it has been used and what the nutritional benefits of it are
Gordon,
Long time no see......
You are always so wonderfull and I for some reason for another turned downed your offers to go and see your garden.
My excuses are mailnly due to WORK...ouchie...YES work
BUT, it looks like I have no work so far for the last week of May...I am a free lancer......
Are you free after memorial day? 11/29, 30....?
If not, do not worry...........
Nice to have you as a friend. Need advise on covering neighboors...I moved...Arggrrgrgrrggr...
:0)
Lovely... great plantings...you're a shoe in for best dock... but watch out.. i think I see a dragon surfacing there in the bed... I've a few of that large white and purple pansys in me street planting.. but I lost the ones in the back 1/2 s I think they were sat on...
Sure ... i'm about.. and have time to visit if you're able to come by.. I'd love to show it off.. lots of renovations going on.. inside and up top side... I'd send some photos ..but it would spoil the surprise.. but the wisteria will be passed by then.. here's an early photo.. before they all opened...
I'm at 646-573-2729....for when it gets close to time... or anytime...
MMMM where are the wisteria photos.. guss
i'll have to take some tomorrow.. a picture of the cool room 1/2 cut away.. to give some exposure before planting out.. and a later picture of the foam house removed.. with them awaiting finding a place in the conttainers
Sounds like you have a lot of work to do? Can't wait to see what your doing!