It begins in early spring when a wide variety of Blueberry plants arrive at the local nurseries. They are small, mostly one gallon, and appear reluctant. Holding on to that dormant state with only the fat buds as a promise of the harvest ahead. It ends in mid-summer with those once shy shrubs now producing handfuls of sweet blue berries. The branches are heavy with … Continue reading Blueberries….What’s the Difference?
The Woodland Park Rose Garden is a wonderful place to visit. Located next to the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, the 2 1/2 acres are filled with 280 varieties of roses. The garden opened in 1924 (87 years ago!) and it’s purpose was to provide a free public display of roses suitable for Seattle’s climate, and it continues to do just that. This is a … Continue reading Woodland Park Rose Garden
Here is my first gardening video….remember, it’s the first time I’ve made a video. Carolina my daughter did a great job editing (thanks)! http://www.youtube.com/user/rainyleaf1#p/a/u/0/lL4T_Ci3Njk Continue reading How to Plant a Gunnera
Trouble was brewing this spring when it appeared that all of my roses were going down. Down the river of diseases to the spot called black. Treading dangerously through aphid alley. But a miracle has occurred. The leaves once thin and yellow now have become glossy and green. Showy. A beautiful backdrop for the 48 buds that are currently on my Julia Child Floribunda Rose. … Continue reading Roses Before and After Deathly Cold/Wet Spring
This big, bright daisy comes in a wide range of colors: pink, purple, red, orange or yellow. It looks great going solo in a container, as well as in a mixed border. Watch out for slugs. This invertebrate nemesis took chunky bites out of my Gerbera, leaving it frayed and torn. I trimmed off a few leaves, deadheaded and a few weeks later it’s as … Continue reading Outstanding Annuals—Gerbera Daisy
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