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 …
Want a Plant that Grows Anywhere?
Would you like a plant that grows anywhere? How about oxalis, also called wood sorrel? This is some growing in a bucket of rocks that I have on my patio. I haven't figured out what to do with the …
