Spring Update and Pots with Propagated Shrubs from the Jarvis Garden

A very purple German Bearded Iris stands tall against my large barn.

An Azalea.

This Azalea is named Betty Ann.

A really silly but really tall  Allium.

Columbine

Corn Flower, named after the shape of its seeds.

Dog Tooth violets

A Sport mutant Azalea which is called Geisha.  It produces shocking pink blooms, striped blooms, and pure white blooms all on the same stem.

Now to the pots that I used over the winter to propagate some herbs and shrubs.  These are just Chrysanthemum sprouts.  I pushed stems into the potting soil and kept this pot wet all Summer.  In the fall I moved the propagation pots up against my house on a sunny side.

This pot has Montauk Daises, Hydrangeas and Sage sprouts, all from rootless stems.

Here is a Red Bud Tree seedling that I found in my lawn, along with Forsythia stems.

A Viburnum growing in part shade.

Peconic River Herb Farm

 A trip out to the Eastern fork of Long Island gets you to the Peconic River Herb Farm, and a fantastic outside day.

Very neat greenhouses loaded with plants.

 In the distance the Peconic River.

 Real information is available to new gardeners.

 Ask questions of Chris Spindler.

 This green house was filled with exotic plants and furniture.

 These succulent leaves look good enough to eat!

 Of course a Gnome.

 Lovely arrangements inside the garden shop.

 Beautiful glazed pottery.

 Stuff for the cat lovers who garden, including catmint in pots.

 This makes it clear.

Visit them soon,  Click here for more info.

 This is a  really worth while trip even with high gasoline prices.

Makinajian's Poultry Farm and Country Store

 If you would like to visit a little gem of a Farm stand in Huntington, visit the Makinajian Poultry Farm .

 The kids can see sheep,

 Ducks, Chickens, Turkeys, and Geese (hey, how did he get in there?)

 see wonderful barnyard outbuildings,

 the outside of the original farm house with its huge Magnolia tree,

 the Herb garden

 the shopkeepers,

 racks of fresh produce,

 fruit, fresh eggs,

 and of course fresh poultry.

 We went to Makinajian's because they carry delicious Jericho Cider, reportedly the best around.  Heat it up for a special treat.

Thanks to the Makinajian family their farm has operated since 1948, and is located at 276 Cuba Hill Road, Huntington, NY 11743. or call  (631) 368-9320 for further information.  It's a great destination for all.