Author Archives: Tovah Martin

Clematis alpina ‘Blue Dancer’

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Tovah Martin

So it’s come to this. Any of you who have been following my Confessions of a Clematis Serial Killer will know that my compost heap consist of 99% clematis remains. Literally, if forensics were to investigate, they’d find skeletons of … Continue reading →

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Begonia sizemoreae

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Tovah Martin

Everyone wants to look like a hero. We all try to leap tall buildings with a single bound. That’s one reason why I love Begonia sizemoreae. Grow this species from Vietnam, and everyone will assume you’re superhuman. They’ll take one … Continue reading →

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NEWSFLASH!!!!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Tovah Martin

I was taping the Martha Stewart Show today on terrariums! It aired live, but it will be rerunning tomorrow Feb. 3rd at 1:00 Eastern Time (12:00 Central) on the Hallmark Channel. I’ll try to get a link up ASAP. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Terrariums | 16 Comments

Pelargonium ‘Crystal Palace Gem’

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Tovah Martin

The only good thing that can be said about winter (just for the record: I’m not a skier and I don’t have a garage) is that it hasn’t been as brutal as usual. Yet. But if you’re reduced to tallying … Continue reading →

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Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Tovah Martin

This could change your life. You snicker. We’re talking houseplants, after all, not Occupy Wall Street. But doesn’t it really all start at home? And aren’t you sick to death of the same old, same old houseplants. Well, here’s liberation. … Continue reading →

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Kale ‘White Peacock’

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Tovah Martin

“Oh, just take it,” the nursery manager grumbled, clearly disgruntled that I walked right past his greenhouse packed with poinsettias without a second glance (there’s no accounting for taste) and opted instead for this leftover flowering kale. “I could pay … Continue reading →

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Where I’m At Jan/Feb/Mar 2012

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Tovah Martin

Where Tovah’s lecturing in the coming months. For more information and to look ahead, go to www.tovahmartin.com. January 27 & 28, 2012 Callaway Gardens ~ Pine Mountain, GA Lecture Topics: January 27, 10:00 AM ~ Terrarium Workshop January 28, 8:00 … Continue reading →

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Helianthus salicifolius ‘First Light’

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Tovah Martin

Now it’s your turn. I need help. (Damsel in distress alert!) Originally, my intention when starting this blog was to get feedback on plants. Then I went straight into blabbering mode and shared all my favorites. Well, now I have … Continue reading →

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Hypericum ‘Blue Velvet’

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Tovah Martin

I wouldn’t want to be out on the street. Especially if I was evergreen. Can you imagine? Plow trucks. Sand trucks. I mean, it’s bad enough in the summer with the steady stream of vehicles whizzing by. In winter, it’s … Continue reading →

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Salvia officinalis ‘Berggarten’

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Tovah Martin

It’s tough to find something to gush over in November. Even for me. And I’m a pushover of legendary proportions. In other seasons, I can palpitate over a dandelion (how did dandelions earn such a bad rap?). But somehow, November … Continue reading →