March 11 , 2011
Navigating new “plantforms”
Like computer problems , the more glitches you get , the more you learn . Ditto for gardening : every catastrophe teach something new , especially when weather sends us an error substance on the new “ plantform ” that we ca n’t refuse . Well , we would n’t be gardeners if we just settle for current “ media ! ” Though I ’ll always settle for my beloved Narcissus Erlicheer that returns , drouth or hard freezing .
And aboriginal Mexican plum tree with its wise fragrance and flowers every other spring .
I do run to lose all the fruits every year . I ’ve learned that I need to water it in summertime and fall . Operator erroneous belief .
Bu I get a thrill out of new software , like myArum italicumthat I planted a few years ago . It has been a reliable cool weather comeback in the shady smirch under the island bed mountain laurel .
When it languish in the rut , Drimiopsis maculata(African hosta ) comes in . I reverence they would n’t come back after the gruelling halt , but they ’re tougher than I mean . Wonderful colour and texture in that shady spot we all necessitate to deal with .
To my surprisal , my hyacinths , Hyacinthus orientalis‘Sky Jacket ’ , render every leaping . I only have a few , but guess I ’ll infix some more next yr for a bolder substance . Oh , do I say “ next year ” too often ? !
I can always count on Narcissus Falconet , when others did n’t withstand my bulb upgrade for long .
And Dutch iris .
Dutch fleur-de-lis were my starter bulbs when I did n’t have a lot of cash . Although I ’ve lost some over the years , I still have the first ones I ever plant as a trade name new nurseryman .
I only have two of the ‘ Scotty ’s Surprise ’ oxalis , discovered byScott Ogden . Their yellow flowers will soon fetch a wonderful Linda surprise . This year , I ’ll seek to divide them .
If you have pathways , they really do need aboriginal gilt groundsel ( Packera obovata ) .
Some plants are still thinking about thing . allow them reckon a little , and I bet you ’ll be surprised .
Do n’t take the shovel to them just yet ! With the weather swings right now , the plants are scrunch up for safety . Unlike us , they ’re not unpacking underdrawers just yet .
One of my “ recuperate ” softwares is the Mangave ‘ Macho Mocha ’ , a dear passalong fromPam Penick . It looks horrible in this pictorial matter from a few weeks ago , but already , I see leaves from one and whelp from another . Nature ’s “ international backup . ”
Until next hebdomad , Linda
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