NaNoWriMo 2011
Having always wanted to write a book, I figure this is the time. Often lacking motivation, this November will give me a spark. National Novel Writing Month offers the challenge to complete a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. Doesn’t that sound fun? I plan on writing about plants (surprised?) and people, fantasy, new worlds, different life forms….who knows? I have written one … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2011
Happy Halloween!
Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo ‘compacta’ has no strawberries and is more shrub than tree, nevertheless, the strawberry tree is a versatile evergreen shrub. With glossy green leaves, similar to a laurel, flowers, fruit and a textured cinnamon-colored bark , this plant looks good year round. Usually. If it’s not too cold. It used to be okay, but lately…. It is rated to live in zones 7-10, but … Continue reading Strawberry Tree
I passed the test!!!
I passed the Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) exam this week! I am so excited because I got 100% on the plant ID section, the part I studied the most. I was almost tricked by the Katsura tree. I stared and stared at it, but nothing came to mind. The leaves were bigger than the ones we have at the nursery. I couldn’t place that tree, … Continue reading I passed the test!!!
CPH Exam Today!
Today I will be taking the Certified Professional Horticulturist Exam. Trying to spell ophiopogon and athryium is a challenge. I had a nightmare about the European Mountain Ash (I couldn’t recognize it), and who has hairy stems (Camellia sasanqua) , frangrant leaves (Thuja plicata) and grows very slowly (sciadopitys verticillata)? Please be over so I can go back to the garden! Continue reading CPH Exam Today!
Rainyleaf 