Mastering Horticulture
Science and art expressed through gardening.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Poppies
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Poppies Poppies always fascinate me. Stilted on long skinny stalks, they dance to the slightest wind. Delicate yet intensely ...
Monday, August 1, 2016
Blossom End-Rot: Not All Tomatoes Were Created Equal
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One obvious observation in my garden this season is the susceptibility of 'San Marzano' tomato to blossom-end-rot. All the frui...
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Strawberries: Understanding the Effects of Photoperiod and Temperature
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Have you ever wondered why some strawberries bear fruits earlier than others? Have you ever wondered why some strawberries bear fruits...
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Sunday, May 22, 2016
Helleborus vesicarius
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Helleborus vesicarius - Pencil Sketch* *This picture is based from a botanical sketch by Helen Campbell as published in the Engl...
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Thursday, May 19, 2016
Hort Art - Photographic Impressionism
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"Blue Brodiaea Breaking Through" S o my older daughter has been helping me play with some artistic tools on Photoshop latel...
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Sunday, May 1, 2016
Hummingbirds and Succulent Flowers
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Hummingbirds are attracted to aloe vera flowers Hummingbirds love the flowers of succulents. Alright, maybe they don't love the...
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
Epiphyllum
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Fig. 1 Epiphyllum trained on a grape vine T his month is show time for one of my cactus orchid (epiphyllum). Last year I traine...
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