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November is here! The cool nights of October have allowed many of our trees to erupt into spectacular fall colors of yellows speckled with reds. The soil is dry and newly planted additions will require extra watering to safely get them into the start of winter. The light frosts of October have also started to impact our annuals and soon they will need to be removed with the onset of truly cold weather…
Worthy Plants for Remembering Worthy Friends
How often have you looked at a plant and the memory of a friend suddenly comes to mind? Most likely, it is the person who gifted you the plant, first told you about its virtues or perhaps even disliked the plant! In a similar vein, many plants have botanical or common names that pay tribute to an honorable friend or perhaps a ‘botanical dignitary’. Such is the tale of Amsonia tabernaemontana, commonly known as Eastern Bluestar….
October marks the true start of autumn and many busy weeks for the gardener! It is now a race against time to complete our chores before that first heavy frost. Fortunately, September was a fairly moist and cool month, providing welcome relief by reducing the watering chores! Always remember to take a moment and make some notes about your garden…
An Unrecognized Hardy Begonia
Regardless of whether I am talking to an experienced gardener or nongardener alike, some plants are simply recognized by everyone. For example, Pansies are well-known for colorful spring color, petunias for their summer blooms and Chrysanthemums for frosty autumn displays. Begonias are another well-recognized plant, typically known as a houseplant or summer annual…
September marks the start of getting the garden – and the gardener – ready for a long winters rest. I know it seems much too early to think of winter, but it is time to start planning for winter and the year to follow. To this end, consider how best to overwinter and to make room for your favorite non-hardy plants indoors. We still have several months remaining to plan, so there is no rush!
