Adventures in organic gardening.
Last week's post was about using a solution of alcohol and water (one part alcohol to 10 parts water) to restrict the growth of paperwhites. Theoretically this will keep the stems short and strong enough to support the flowers without them tipping over. My paperwhites have grown super fast this week. And some of them... Continue Reading →
I've been so busy getting ready for company next week that my days are a blur of sanding, painting, installing, etc. Of course, gardening is part of the preparations and I'm doing a bit of planting both outdoors and indoors. I love the way paperwhites (Narcissus tazetta) look, but not the fragrance so I haven't... Continue Reading →
Durango, Colorado Irvine, California
I just finished a two-day marathon of transplanting, pruning, and garden cleanup. Still to go are mulching, freshening up some containers, and planting some bulbs and shrubs. That's going to have to wait a day or two to give my aching muscles a chance to recover. Gardening is hard work and the older you get,... Continue Reading →
Bees and Chicks 