By midnight21 October 24, 2015 | Fuchsias: Overwintering The overwintering of fuchsias creates problems for many people, and it is true that most losses do occur during the winter. Perhaps the greatest single reason for fuchsias dying is that they have become too dry, even though they can enjoy a period of dormancy in the winter, they still require a minimum of moisture to keep them alive. Roots that become too dry will shrivel and the plant will soon die. (906 words - Read the full article) |
By awesomeblossom October 23, 2015 | Your Edible Garden, Autumn 2015 Cool-season edible crops for mild climates (564 words - Read the full article) |
By TBGDN October 22, 2015 | Some Thoughts on Garden Planning When it comes to garden planning (and planting), I can only speak for myself. I try to use self-discipline when it comes to managing the yards and gardens; and what is to be grown there, planted there, and removed from there. Also I think about what will save time, money, and work. With each passing year I give careful consideration to each of these, especially the "work" part! (719 words - Read the full article) |
By Newyorkrita October 21, 2015 | Attract Songbirds with Fruiting Shrubs Many of us put seed out to attract backyard birds, but we can bring even more birds to the garden by adding summer fruiting shrubs. (235 words - Read the full article) |
By dave October 20, 2015 | Video Presentation by Dave: Dealing with Dirt Dave recently spoke to the master gardeners in Rusk County, Texas, covering topics related to soil: nutrients, pH, vermicomposting, hugelkultur, and much more. We recorded the lecture and present it to you now as a 45 minute video with audio from the event, along with the slides shown. |
By Trish October 19, 2015 | Video: Planting Mums in Pumpkins Pumpkins can make fun whimsical planting containers for your fall mums. Trish shows you how to turn a carving pumpkin into a snazzy mum planter. |
By frankrichards16 October 18, 2015 | Digging, Dividing & Storing Dahlia Tubers In the colder climate zones, dahlias have to be dug up in the fall and stored for the winter. I have been digging and storing tubers for many years. I have tried many different methods. Here is what works best for me. (477 words - Read the full article) |
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I found this online nursery when I was looking for Lobelia x gerardii 'Vedrariensis,' commonly known as purple Cardinal flower. She had some still available in July, so I ordered 3 of them, and I also got 1 Lobelia Cardinalis. Despite it being very hot when I ordered, all plants arrived looking good, but something happened with 2 of the purple Cardinal flowers. It was strange: They got mushy and completely dissolved away despite my efforts to save them. I may have initially given them too much water, but I let her know right away when they started to look bad, and I got excellent customer service with lots of helpful information, so I decided to do a second order. I ordered 2 Agastache aurantiaca Apricot Sprites and one Salvia guaranitica (I guess accepted botanical name is now S coerulea and also known as Blue Anise Sage), which spreads by underground runners and has beautiful blue blooms. With my second order, she sent 3 replacements for the purple Cardinal flowers (in case the 3rd original succumbed to whatever happened to the other 2), and this time there were no problems. Again, the plants arrived healthy and looking great. All were planted in the ground and every one of them has grown and remains healthy. The roots were especially impressive. The plants were well rooted but not rootbound at all. The plants were all good sized and all have bloomed for me. I have purchased plants from different local nurseries and stores, but I can honestly say that these plants are the healthiest I have received yet. I highly recommend Gardens in the Wood of Grassy Creek and plan to order what I can from there next year. Pictures are blooms on one of the purple Cardinal flowers and the other is one of the Agastache Apricot Sprites.
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