We live in an image obsessed world. Looks do matter regardless of what anyone says. And this is especially true when selecting plants! Appearance is everything. If you’re not happy with how the plants look or the selection of plants that you see at the local nursery, ask if and when they will be getting a new shipment of plants in. This will save you the frustration of buying picked over, wilty and sad looking plants. Or buying ... Read More »
I’d be better off as a dog
Tomorrow morning I have to get my cholesterol levels checked. Last year my doctor told me to get my numbers checked and I put it off and put if off until I had my yearly check up again. Why do I keep putting it off? I don’t want my doctor telling me that I need to change how I eat. HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. They are going to give me numbers on all three categories and rate me. I feel like I’m in school again and ... Read More »
Deadheading Daffodils
There are two easy methods of deadheading daffodil flowers. The first is to cut or pinch the entire flower stem at ground just the same as you would if you were harvesting a fresh flower stem. Make sure to avoid disturbing the leaves. The second is to pinch off the flower head below the seed pod.When flowers are permitted to go to seed the plant puts all of its energy into ripening the seed at the expense of root and leaf growth. Sometimes ... Read More »
Smothering Weeds With Cardboard
There's no easy way to say this. Composting is important! Sure, you fertilize your plants to show how much you love them, but what have you done for your soil lately? So this past week, we added a layer of compost to our raised beds that we picked up bulk style in a trailer. We also make our own. In a nutshell, compost is decomposed organic matter. It's rich in nutrients and promotes soil microbes that aid plant growth. We take all our ... Read More »
