Rain, rain, go away, please make today a sunny day!The last two days have been 90 degree days, too hot to do too much in the garden and the day before that it got to 89. Now it is raining. In addition …
Hosta Virus
When I was at Soules Gardens, the owner told me more about the HVX virus infecting hostas. I had come across some information on this recently, so I had at least heard of it. Click here for more …
When is the Best Time to Plant a Tree?
Question: When is the best time to plant a tree?Answer: 50 years ago, or in this case 45 years ago.I stopped by yesterday to see my sister who lives in the house where we all grew up and talked to our …
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Resolve and a Miniature Garden
My resolve to not buy any plants for awhile did not last long.I had come to this resolution a few days ago because I decided I had a lot to do in the garden and needed to work on some areas that …
Precision Cut
Notice the precision cut of these gazanias? Isn't that something? I knew I needed to dead head them a little but someone or something beat me to it.I suspect chipmunks, but I haven't seen any actual …
Waiting
Night Blooming Cereus Flower Bud I waited 13 years for the night blooming cereus to bloom the first time, and I've waited another 6 years for it to bloom since it last bloomed. I think I have just a …
