Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Late Crop with a Reason

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  September 26, 2010:  Tomatoes are still all green. Problem:   My friend Janice loves gardening.  She and her husband takes pride in their...
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Sunday, September 26, 2010

HortiCOOLture - Downward Growth

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Senecio spp.   'Oribi Gorge'  It has been my observation that the 'Oribi Gorge' , a succulent plant, has a very unique beha...
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Saturday, September 25, 2010

Wild Blackberries: Aggregate Fruit

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Wild Blackberries ( Rubus fruticosus ) While wandering in one of the Redwood forests along Hwy 101 we came across a healthy patch of blackb...
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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Sunday Afternoon in the Patio

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With a cup of steaming coffee in my hand I sat in the patio doing what I like to do best - to admire the greenery laid against the cloud-s...
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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Rosa 'Gruss an Aachen' in Late September

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Rosa 'Gruss an Aachen' It's the end of September and 'Gruss an Aachen' continues to bloom as if it was still spring.  ...
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Thursday, September 16, 2010

My Apprentice of Fifteen Years

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Then:  Fascinated by colorful flowers. In the yard of our old house, was my kids' garden.   This is unlike any other garden; it is a sm...
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Friday, September 10, 2010

Story of Forgotten Seeds

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One month in darkness. I was delighted to hear that my friend’s son, Erich, announced that he wanted to grow his own avocado tree. Being so...
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