Garden Journal: July 19, 2009
Karen Sun, some clouds, and a tad of rain, all with warm to hot temperatures have been good for the garden and gardener. Some flowers come into bloom while others fade,…
Garden Journal: July 12, 2009
Lots of sun and heat this past week but little rain so we have had to turn on the irrigation and do a lot of hand watering. Most plants seem…
Garden Journal: July 5, 2009
Sunny days and warm temperatures this week have coaxed the hot weather plants to join the ones that are already in bloom so the garden is filling out. Of course…
Garden Journal June 28 2009
Lots of sun, high temperatures and humidity, plus very little rain has been beneficial to my summer loving plants. We have had to turn on the irrigation system and I…
Garden Journal: June 21 2009
Ample rain, high humidity, and cloudy days with just a touch of sun now and then set the stage for this week’s garden. Many plants seem to thrive while others…
Garden Journal: June 14, 2009
Warm, humid, sunny days ending in thundershowers have given the garden good conditions for growing and thriving, especially the fungi. Some plants, like the spiderwort (Tradescantia) and yarrow (Achillea) have…
Garden Journal: June 7, 2009
More rain mixed with some sun and warm temperatures have made lilies come into bloom big time! Both the daylilies and the true lilies have responded with equal vigor and…
Garden Journal May 31, 2009
Five days of rain and cloudy weather shattered the rose garden and inhibited many perennials, but some pushed on and, unable to contain their enthusiasm, burst into bloom. They are…
Garden Journal: May 24, 2009
Warm temperatures and sunny skies have spurred many perennials into action while the roses continue to bloom, new ones coming into their full glory while others decline. Color is popping…
Garden Journal May 17, 2009
The garden is coming alive all over but the rose garden dominates the scene. Entering the rose garden is an olfactory treat! Wow, am I ever glad I planted all…