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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Indian Strawberry

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Indian Wild Strawberry is a wild flower which has a bad reputation. I thought this invasive groundcover was poisonous, but around the world...
Sunday, October 21, 2012

Jerusalem Artichoke (Heliantus tuberosus)

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This is a wildflower weed that I am always trying to eradicate from my yard. I break off the seed tops and dig up the roots to no avail. T...
Sunday, March 25, 2012

Chickweed

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We all have chickweed growing somewhere in our yard. Chickweed, also called Starwort, the Latin name is Stellaria media. This weakly stem...
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The Panicled Aster - an autumn flower

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The Panicled Aster or Eastern Lined Aster is a member of the large family Asteraceae . The Latin names are “Aster lanceolantus” and “Aste...
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Tufted Knotweed

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The wild flower called Tufted Knotweed (Polygonum caespitosum var.longisetum) or long-bristled smartweed is in the buckwheat family (Polygon...
Monday, October 3, 2011

Weed or Miracle Plant?

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Plantain is a perennial herb with basal leaves and inconspicuous flowers in spikes or heads.   These wildflowers probably can be found i...
Monday, February 21, 2011

Flora of Galapagos Islands

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The Galapagos Archipelago is a volcanic group of islands in the East Pacific Ocean. About 97% of the islands comprise the Galapagos National...
Thursday, January 20, 2011

Another Frigid Month

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I would like to start by quoting from my Jan. 2007 report. “No need to force blooms from your shrubs and trees this month. Due to our warm w...
Wednesday, December 15, 2010

December cold

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 December 21st is the Winter Solstice the shortest day and longest night of the year and the official start of winter. With our recent cold ...
Friday, October 1, 2010

Drought & Rain

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We can all see that we are in a drought. The wind, bright sun, and lack of rain dry out the plants and trees. Yesterday I spent most of the ...
Monday, May 24, 2010

"CowPots" & Mulch

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This spring I’ve been growing small seedlings by planting seeds in dirt in small containers, which I place in a sunny location in my house. ...
Friday, May 7, 2010

Prevent Slugs from Eating Your Plants

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Earth Day has passed. I had planned to write in this blog to celebrate, but I’m fighting auto-immune diseases and some days/weeks just sleep...
Sunday, March 21, 2010

First Day of Spring

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The first day of spring arrived yesterday, Saturday, March 20th. The day was sunny with temperatures in mid 70s. The daffodils, crocuses, an...
Monday, March 1, 2010

Orchids, Virginia Historic Garden tour & Amaryllis

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Did you miss last weekend’s Orchid Show at Strange’s (www.strangesgardencenter.com) in Richmond, VA? The show was presented by The Virginia ...
Saturday, January 23, 2010

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Finally we have a break in the frigid weather and can work in our gardens. Prune the seed capsules off the tips of your crepe myrtles to giv...
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Snow!!!

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We recently experienced a beautiful snow storm.  The snow cover will protect your plants from freezing and will provide moisture. Sprinkle b...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Preparing for Winter

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The holly trees, decorated with red berries, remind us of the approaching holidays. If you have holly trees and no berries; you need a mate ...
Saturday, October 24, 2009

October Gardening Notes

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October is a good time to plant bulbs, both in your garden and in pots. If planting bulbs in clay soil you should work bone meal, top soil a...
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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Climate Change

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There are actions we can to do to improve the environment for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren. Recycling, green gardening, an...
Sunday, September 27, 2009

Chiggers cont.

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A friend makes a rinse out of water & cider vinegar which she puts on her dogs to wash  away chiggers.  This rinse remains on the coat. ...