In some cafe, perhaps in Amsterdam, maybe in Bruges sits a man whose interest in the works of Van Gogh and Rubens is only rivaled by his love of works in nature, in this case unusual plants. So Bart, fear not; while you’re enjoying a European holiday, your primula sits protected on my porch. The blossoms are exquisite, the leaves ruffled beauties. Now go see some European sights, eat and drink like Louis XIV, and know that this leafy masterpiece is being well taken care of. Your humble plantsitter, Tom
12 responses so far ↓
1 brion // May 4, 2010 at 1:26 pm
nice deck. what is it made of?
2 Tom // May 4, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Ah Brion, thanks for noticing. It’s new T&G fir on my covered porch. The original old-growth boards lasted over 100 years.
3 renae // May 4, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Do you baby sit?
4 Tom // May 4, 2010 at 10:34 pm
…only if they’re happy in a hammock and don’t mind being licked cleaned by two insistent bulldogs
5 brion // May 5, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Tom – where did you get all your beekeeping accoutrements? I’m thinking of starting soemthing up at the farm and I would like to build the hives myself.
sgt
6 Tom // May 5, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Hi Brion, I got my first hive from a local lass who was moving to Europe. (Transporting it was a story in itself.) I’ve had great luck with Mann Lake Bee Supply, and they also have kits: http://www.mannlakeltd.com/
If you want to build it yourself, check out the hive design from Abbé Émile Warré (1867-1951), a monk who tested hundreds of hive designs: http://warre.biobees.com/index.html, and plans http://warre.biobees.com/plans.htm
I see a project (and honey) in your future, cheers tc
7 Sophie // May 5, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Hello Tom,
My potato recipe for the baked potatoes is in the same recipe as the asparagus. You just have to read it all!
Bye for now, Tom!
8 brion // May 6, 2010 at 1:26 pm
do you have to walk it?
9 Eileen @ Passions to Pastry // May 7, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Ahh…. someone reliable to water the plants while out-of-town. That’s worth a lot!
10 June // May 7, 2010 at 9:55 pm
mmm do you happen to take care of feral cats too? She loves dogs, hates people, swims in the fountain and will keep the rabbits out of your garden. Comes with cage, year’s supply of food and instruction booklet.
11 Bart // May 16, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Tom, Thanks for taking care of my Primula — Primula auricula ‘Purple Rain’ to be exact. For the plantaholics out there, here’s a little history of auriculas on another blog: http://www.karisgarden.com/chapters/auricula.htm
And here’s a recent picture. BTW, this guy has been blooming now for more than six weeks and still going strong: http://sitewright.net/Primula.html
12 Amy // Jun 6, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Tom, Thanks for taking care of my Primula — Primula auricula ‘Purple Rain’ to be exact. For the plantaholics out there, here’s a little history of auriculas on another blog: http://www.karisgarden.com/chapters/auricula.htm
And here’s a recent picture. BTW, this guy has been blooming now for more than six weeks and still going strong: http://sitewright.net/Primula.html
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