Hobbies

Cattleya Orchids are Now Blooming in the Patch

• Pat Ellson
• Feb 17, 2012

They are widely known for their large, showy flowers, and were used extensively in hybridization for the cut-flower trade until quite recently.

What's Blooming in the Patch: Phalaenopsis Orchids

• Pat Ellson
• Jan 18, 2012

For those cold winter months, Phalaenopsis Orchids on a window sill bring life and beauty to your room.

A Tasty Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup (in Long Branch-Eatontown Patch)

• Pat Ellson
• Nov 6, 2011

What can you do with those little sugar pumpkins and fresh herbs still looking good in your garden? Make soup!

Flowering Cabbage and Kale Bring Color, Texture to Fall Garden

• Pat Ellson
• Nov 1, 2011

For fabulous color in your winter garden, try flowering cabbage and kale, now "Blooming in the Patch."

Use Summer Herbs to Make a Creamy Dressing, Time to Plant Garlic

• Pat Ellson
• Oct 10, 2011

Time to plant garlic correctly and enjoy the remaining fruits of our summer labor.

Toad Lilies and Turtleheads are now 'Bloomin in the Patch'

• Pat Ellson
• Oct 2, 2011

Turtlehead and Toad lily - odd names for gorgeous flowering plants!

The Dahlia is "Blooming in the Patch"

• Pat Ellson
• Aug 15, 2011

While most perennials by now are just brown stalks and yellowed leaves, the Dahlia is at it's most beautiful and “Blooming in the Patch.”

Hardy Hibiscus is "Bloomin' in the Patch" (in Long Branch-Eatontown Patch)

• Pat Ellson
• Jul 26, 2011

The Giant Rose Mallow, also known as the Hardy Hibiscus is providing bright spots of beauty to Jersey gardens now through to the end of summer.