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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Mentha requienii on Apr 05 2009
Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Salix caprea on Mar 29 2009
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Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Erica carnea on Mar 29 2009
Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Vaccinium corymbosum on Mar 28 2009 (Last edit was on Mar 28 2009)
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toni (36069) wrote the following about Ficus carica on Mar 24 2009
toni (36069) wrote the following about Dianthus barbatus on Mar 23 2009
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toni (36069) wrote the following about Salvia guaranitica on Mar 23 2009
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toni (36069) wrote the following about Malva sylvestris on Mar 23 2009
Netty (13946) wrote the following about Convolvulus arvensis on Mar 19 2009 (Last edit was on Mar 19 2009)
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Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Cimicifuga simplex 'Brunette' on Mar 12 2009
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Wonderful planted between pavers in a walkway or patio. Best started early in the spring. Will root rapidly in pots despite cold temperatures (even frosts).
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Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Salix caprea on Mar 29 2009
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The best thing about this tree is the downy grey "blooms". A favourite tree amongst children, and a certain sign of spring coming. If you know how, you can make flutes out of the twigs of this tree.
Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Erica carnea on Mar 29 2009
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The spring heathers start their blooming very early, and will provide colour in the garden before anything else even think about blooming. Since they're evergreen they're a good choice in places with frost but little snow during winter. Takes well to hard pruning. Without pruning they tend to grow too "leggy".
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Jewell (5504) wrote the following about Vaccinium corymbosum on Mar 28 2009 (Last edit was on Mar 28 2009)
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The biggest and best blueberry bushes I have ever seen were planted in an old cement fish pond that had been filled with rotted logs and then the bushes were planted. All the bushes are 8 to 10 feet (2.5-3 m)tall and the berries are the size of a nickle.
The fruit is wonderful, you just have to beat the wildlife (and pets) to it. With different varieties you can have blueberries from June through August. Bark of the bush is reddish and attractive in the winterscape. |
toni (36069) wrote the following about Ficus carica on Mar 24 2009
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Birds love the Figs so harvest quickly if you want some for yourself. Mine usually becomes the worlds largest bird feeder in late July.
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toni (36069) wrote the following about Dianthus barbatus on Mar 23 2009
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The red ones 'Heart Attack' bloomed all winter, suffering very little from the icy rain we had a couple of days.
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toni (36069) wrote the following about Salvia guaranitica on Mar 23 2009
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In my yard and weather conditions at least, this plant spreads like wildfire. I started out with three a couple of years ago and this spring there are at least two dozen to be pulled up and given away...and I will still have a dozen or more to move to the front garden.
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toni (36069) wrote the following about Malva sylvestris on Mar 23 2009
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Mine stay green year round, might sag a little under snow or ice, what little we have, but when the sun comes out they pick back up perfectly.
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Netty (13946) wrote the following about Convolvulus arvensis on Mar 19 2009 (Last edit was on Mar 19 2009)
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Each plant can produce 500 seeds, but usually spreads by rootstocks. Newly established plants release toxins into the soil to poison other species and reduce competition for water, nutrients and sunlight.
Even the smallest piece of broken root can grow into a new plant. |
Droopy (10087) wrote the following about Cimicifuga simplex 'Brunette' on Mar 12 2009
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The very dark foliage adds interest to the border all season. The long, white flower spikes are good cut flowers and attract bees and butterflies. If you live on a very sunny location, this plant will enjoy some filtered shade.
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