Debra’s Bluebonnets

Growing the iconic Texas wildflower Today we ’re off to Texas to call with Debra Castle . I am a Master Gardener in the South Plains of Lubbock , Texas , home of Buddy Holly and Mac Davis , which is halfway between Midland and Amarillo , kind of in the Texas Panhandle . I garden in a desert mood with temperature extreme from 115 ° to – 7 ° atomic number 9 ....

November 18, 2024 · 4 min · 821 words · Cindy Herring

Fuchsia ( Evangeline Fuchsia )

Single pink corolla with sepal of white . Blooms in early summertime to former August . The fuchsia has oval , green leave-taking and develop fruits that are eatable but not appetizing . Mulch to a great extent where winters are cold . Prune back dead or broken outgrowth in natural spring , specially on plants that were left outside in areas with meek winters . cool summer temperature make Fuchsias a deary for the Pacific Northwest ....

November 18, 2024 · 24 min · 4900 words · Martin Schneider

Left Coast Garden Magic

By Kim Charles Jay Sifford showcases the iconic element of the Pacific Northwest in this unique initiation . " My crew and I just complete the installment of our show garden at the 2017 Southern Spring Home and Garden Show in Charlotte , NC . The show subject is “ America the Beautiful ” . I chose to plan a contemporaneous timber garden that could easy be found in the Pacific Northwest , and telephone it “ Left Coast Garden Magic ” , as I ’m currently all about witching , illusion and art in my garden designs ....

November 18, 2024 · 4 min · 703 words · Tiffany Alvarado

Lycopersicon esculentum ( Abraham Lincoln Tomato )

Will reach maturity in 80 days . foliation is bronze near point and yield is round and bland . yield grow in clusters . Google Plant Images : click here ! Characteristics Requirements Plant Care Fertilizing Light Watering The Florida key to lacrimation is water profoundly and less ofttimes . When watering , water well , i.e. provide enough water to thoroughly saturate the root ball . With in - primer plants , this think exhaustively soaking the soil until water has penetrated to a depth of 6 to 7 inches ( 1 ' being better ) ....

November 18, 2024 · 10 min · 2108 words · Wayne Ritter

Magnolia campbellii ( Sidbury Campbell’s Magnolia )

This vigorous variety blooms at an early years than the species , with lustrous pinkish flowers . Listed by Hillier and Sons Nursery , Winchester , England , 1973 . A cross between Magnolia campbellii and M. campbellii var . mollicomata . marvelous deciduous tree , reaching 115 foot tall in the fantastic , 30 - 60 feet in cultivation . Bark is grayish tan , twigs are smooth and tan colored , sometimes can become almost shameful ....

November 18, 2024 · 7 min · 1444 words · Ashley Diaz

Rosa ( Tintinara Rose )

‘ Tintinara ’ is a Hybrid Tea rose which produces clusters of fragrant , magnanimous , cupped , poppy red flowers with the inner petals being light red-faced . repetition blooms through summer and capitulation . In general , roses are a big grouping of inflorescence shrubs , most with jazzy flowers that are single - petalled to fully double petalled . Leaves are typically medium to dark-skinned fleeceable , sheeny , and ovate , with finely toothed edges ....

November 18, 2024 · 8 min · 1679 words · Justin Koch

Self-watering Globes For Outdoor Plants

tabular array of content Sharing is caring ! Last Updated on March 20 , 2023 by Over the year I have had some pic to self - watering globes for in - threshold flora . My general observation is that these are suited to indoor use and for out-of-door economic consumption , they are a moment of a gimmick . When it comes to ego - watering globes for outdoor plants , a lot can happen out of doors , which affects the efficacy of these system ....

November 18, 2024 · 9 min · 1917 words · Anita Lee

Thespesia populnea ( Portia Tree )

erect or spread out , bushy evergreen tree with heart - shaped leaf . Single , yellow peak with maroon marks in the centers bloom of youth throughout the class where fearless . Google Plant Images : click here ! Characteristics Requirements Plant Care Fertilizing Light You will notice that Dominicus and shade design exchange during the day . The western side of a house may even be shady due to apparition throw away by gravid Tree or a social structure from an adjacent property ....

November 18, 2024 · 10 min · 2114 words · Nicole Simmons

Centaurea dealbata ( Knapweed )

C. dealbata is a perennial with a clump - form wont . Attracting both bees and doll , the long leaves a pale green with a silvery reverse , the efflorescence are pink with a very pale center . Google Plant Images : click here ! Characteristics Requirements Plant Care Fertilizing Light Pinching is move out the root tip of a young plant to promote branching . Doing this avoids the need for more severe pruning later on ....

November 17, 2024 · 10 min · 2045 words · Susan Guerrero

Chamaecyparis pisifera ( Douglasi Sawara False Cypress )

This cultivar ‘ Douglasi ’ ispyramidal in shape and has yellow leafage . It has an open , airy spirit . The foliage is pretty prickly . It enjoys a position in full sun . C. pisifera is a intermediate evergreen plant , under cultivation it usually does not exceed 20 to 30 feet magniloquent , but with age will grow in high spirits . Has a spreading of 20 feet ....

November 17, 2024 · 12 min · 2400 words · Thomas Fox

Dahlia ( Lavender Athalie Dahlia )

Vigorous , fast growing , usable in numerous blossom types . Outstanding accession to the flower boundary line or container garden . An old fashioned favourite and superb excision flower . Lavender - pinkish blooms are agree above the leafage . These semi - cactus flush place from 4 to 6 in in diam . bloom spring and fall . Leaves are rich green and delicately cut . Bulbs must be lifted from the ground in zones 7 and humble ....

November 17, 2024 · 12 min · 2521 words · Thomas Alexander

Growing Parsley in October: The Ultimate Guide for a Flavorful Harvest

? Unlock the Secrets to Successfully grow Parsley This October ! ? receive to the ultimate scout ongrowing parsley in October ! Parsley is a various herb known for its fresh flavor and vibrant green leaf , making it a staple in various culinary dish aerial . Whether you ’re a seasoned nurseryman or a initiate , this guide will walk you through everything you demand to know to cultivate Petroselinum crispum during the cooler months ....

November 17, 2024 · 4 min · 672 words · Anna Anderson

How to Grow Mushrooms: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Introduction produce mushroomsis a rewarding and fascinating activity , whether you ’re a garden enthusiast or a culinary adventurer . Unlike traditional works , mushrooms are fungi and demand unique conditions to thrive . With the right apparatus and care , you’re able to cultivate a variety of mushroom at domicile , from gastronome varieties like shiitake and oyster mushroom to everyday favorite like white button mushroom . This pathfinder will walk you through the entire process , from select the right type of mushroom to glean your homegrown fungi ....

November 17, 2024 · 5 min · 1051 words · Lisa Davis