Saving Potted Perennials over Winter
Hello All, Here’s a great article that may interest anyone needing to store/winterize their potted perennials over winter.
Crape Murder?
Since living in Atlanta, I have had my share of the builder’s choice of fast growing trees known as Crape Myrtle. They look fabulous in late Spring and into Summer and come in many shades of color. However, what is the correct way to care for this tree? Don’t get caught in the Crape Murder cycle Fine Gardening offers lots…
¡HOLA! Mexican Sunflowers North of the Border
by Teresa Stoker Tithonia Mexican Sunflowers Many summer flowers are beginning to fade as we reach September and October, yet the Tithonia Mexican Sunflower is stunning from mid-summer until frost. Like the sunflowers we are most familiar with, this one grows between five and six feet in height. There are also varieties that are shorter. The major difference is the…
Winter beds alive and growing
Members from the club have had the exciting opportunity to plant in dedicated raised beds at the Discovery Garden Park this season. Witness the progress already made in just a few weeks. First plantings went in October 14th and included Osaka Mixed Ornamental Cabbage, Rainbow Swiss Chard, Chives, Lettuce ‘Sandy’ Oakleaf type, Lemongrass, Cilantro, Emperor Red Lake, Pac Choi, Goji Berry…
Garden in Full Fall Bloom
The day was perfect for weeding and enjoying the bounty of the cottage garden. Fall is a perfect time to enjoy the garden and the Norcross Cottage Garden is no exception. Stop by and enjoy the Fall foliage.
Master Gardener Conferences
Check out Georgia Master Gardener upcoming conferences. To receive the GMGA Conference Early Bird Registration rate – Register by Friday, September 1st. PLUS Four Friday afternoon workshops open to non-conference participants. Check out upcoming conferences and speaker details here.
An Old Friend – a 10 year relationship with an orchid
by Teresa Stoker It has been so many years, I cannot recall where I acquired the white Phalaenopsis orchid that sits on a potting table in our greenhouse. Sometime in the past, a purple oxalis popped up in the same pot and seems to enjoy the partnership. Orchids intimidate lots of gardeners. My mother was successful at growing just about…
