http://www.whiteflowerfarm.com/71428-product.html#
Coleus 'Vino'
We had a nice plant in a pot, overwintered in kitchen, survived the winter better than any coleus ever has for us.
Took it outside this spring, damaged in a wind storm, never recovered, composted.
Very disappointing.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Too contrived
"Ask yourself whether the flower size and shape of the clematis will be appropriate alongside its companion, or whether the combination looks too contrived."
- Clematis for Small Spaces by Raymond J. Evison (2007) page 33
I have so many issues to address in the garden that contrivance does not make the list.
And since when did interior decorators take over our beloved hobby? (apologies to whomever I stole this one from)
The #1 concern for me will always be, "Will this plant thrive in that spot?"
- Clematis for Small Spaces by Raymond J. Evison (2007) page 33
I have so many issues to address in the garden that contrivance does not make the list.
And since when did interior decorators take over our beloved hobby? (apologies to whomever I stole this one from)
The #1 concern for me will always be, "Will this plant thrive in that spot?"
Monday, May 19, 2014
Harlequin
http://www.northlandfarmsllc.com/
We bought a Harlequin Honeysuckle at Menard's, planted it by the near gate in the chain link fence.
Lonicera periclymenum 'Harlequin'
The grower was Northland Farms of West Olive, Michigan
We bought a Harlequin Honeysuckle at Menard's, planted it by the near gate in the chain link fence.
Lonicera periclymenum 'Harlequin'
The grower was Northland Farms of West Olive, Michigan
Osaka
http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/sceneb088.html
Bought a few Osaka series plants at Luxembourg, planted them around the garden.
Bought a few Osaka series plants at Luxembourg, planted them around the garden.
First toad of 2014
Saw the first toad of the year in the garden today.
It was about the size of a quarter.
It was about the size of a quarter.
Who was Ann Folkard?
http://www.bloomsofbressinghamplants.com/us/Gardeners/Variety/Geranium_Ann_Folkard.html&s=1&genus=&common=&variety=Ann_Folkard
Found in the garden of Mr. P. G. Folkard, but who was Ann? Wife? Sister? Mother? Daughter?
Found in the garden of Mr. P. G. Folkard, but who was Ann? Wife? Sister? Mother? Daughter?
Hardy Geraniums
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/downloads/planteval_notes/no22_geraniums.pdf
The six best were:
Blue Cloud
Brookside
Moran
St. Ola
Lohfelden
Minor
It was interesting to note that 'Ann Folkard' was a complete failure, despite several re-testings. How did it ever get to be a named selection with such poor performance?
The six best were:
Blue Cloud
Brookside
Moran
St. Ola
Lohfelden
Minor
It was interesting to note that 'Ann Folkard' was a complete failure, despite several re-testings. How did it ever get to be a named selection with such poor performance?
The Former Gus Green Thumb Garden
On April 17, 2014, I attended the workday at the Fox TV6 Home Demonstration Garden, administered by County Horticulture Agent Sharon Morrisey.
Performed miscellaneous tasks such as inflating the tires on the garden cart, installing the considerable length of garden hose, adjusting the supports on the fruit trees, weeding, and shredding the compost.
Counts as 3.5 hours MGV volunteer hours (includes drive time).
I returned on May 8, 2014. Sharon was absent, but Susan did her usual outstanding job of organizing. Spent most of the time digging in the garden beds.
Counts as 2.5 hours MGV volunteer hours (includes drive time).
Performed miscellaneous tasks such as inflating the tires on the garden cart, installing the considerable length of garden hose, adjusting the supports on the fruit trees, weeding, and shredding the compost.
Counts as 3.5 hours MGV volunteer hours (includes drive time).
I returned on May 8, 2014. Sharon was absent, but Susan did her usual outstanding job of organizing. Spent most of the time digging in the garden beds.
Counts as 2.5 hours MGV volunteer hours (includes drive time).
75 Years of Boerner
On Wednesday, May 14, 2014, we attended the garden walk at Boerner Botanical Gardens.
The topic was "75 Years of Boerner."
The guide was Shirley Walczak, director of the gardens.
Featured some interesting history of the garden and included a visit to the garden house.
I was particularly interested in the 1,000 tons of local limestone in the rock garden.
Counts as 1.5 hours MGV continuing education credit.
The topic was "75 Years of Boerner."
The guide was Shirley Walczak, director of the gardens.
Featured some interesting history of the garden and included a visit to the garden house.
I was particularly interested in the 1,000 tons of local limestone in the rock garden.
Counts as 1.5 hours MGV continuing education credit.
Rudbeckia 'Henry Eilers'
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c894
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'
Discovered by Henry Eilers in Illinois.
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'
Discovered by Henry Eilers in Illinois.
Henry Eilers
http://www.sj-r.com/x41632132/Deep-roots
There is a nature preserve and a Rudbeckia named for him. We have the Rudbeckia in our garden.
There is a nature preserve and a Rudbeckia named for him. We have the Rudbeckia in our garden.
Fawns and Owls
Inadvertently jumped a small spotted fawn out the garden yesterday morning. Walked right up to it without seeing it, lying motionless in the foliage.
Heard an owl near the garden last night.
Redbud
http://wimastergardener.org/?q=redbud
Lists some interesting selections like Ace of Hearts, Columbus, Northland, and Silver Cloud.
Lists some interesting selections like Ace of Hearts, Columbus, Northland, and Silver Cloud.
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