June 10 , 2010
Flameproof plants
Spring meets summertime again!Angelica pachycarpatowers over the kiddie pool . I keep lop off its bottom leave as they give out , but we ’ve got another hebdomad or so before the whole thing goes underground for now .
With last hebdomad ’s snatch of rainwater , it was April again when the columbines I recently tailor back reenergized .
Tawny daylilies still demand attention .
On the patio , I always have pots of Tom Peace ’s sometime - fashioned petunias ( I get them in leap fromThe Natural Gardeneror re - seed from last year ’s plants if I need to regenerate them ) . These petunias are n’t just all about looks : they pack a scent ! Against them in another commode is my dear find of the year , Gazania rigens‘Bicton Orange ’ fromIt ’s About Thyme .
The winecups answer to a trim , as well . Wish they ’d stick around longer , since they ’re perfect against strong - weather Diamond Frost Euphorbia .
But this week on CTG , see how Jimmy Turner tops Diamond Frost with this Euphorbia hybrid ‘ White Manaus ’ . It ’s the gravid one in back , with Diamond Frost in front .
As Senior Director of Gardens at theDallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden , Jimmyalso tests plantsto see if they ’re suitable for us . His motto : “ Trial by Flower . If we ca n’t kill it , no one can ! ” He try firmly to pop this Lobularia ‘ Snow Princess ’ . It laughed and grow like crazy .
And face at this jewel he could n’t kill!Gaillardia pulchella‘Razzle Dazzle ’ .
That ’s just a sample , so jibe out hiscomplete list and details about each fire proof plant . you’re able to alsowatch online , since you must experience his excitement and insight about each industrial plant . I ’ve come across a slew of passionate nurseryman , but if Jimmy ’s DOE could be corralled , we could light up a few metropolis with it !
On tour , you really really ca n’t miss escort Claire Golden ’s San Antonio garden , if you have n’t see it before . I think of her as a “ grande dame ” of gardens : nice , fiery wit , and aglamorous garden she restoredaround her twenties Mediterranean bungalow .
peculiar about that dim stuff and nonsense on your plant ? Daphne has the answer : caterpillar frass .
Get all hertips and plant of the week information .
John Dromgoole guide to the kitchen and medicinal drug cabinet forinexpensive homemade fertilizers and antimycotic agent . And yes , it ’s a honest theme to recycle the dregs of your sodas into the garden ! And I never jazz that comfrey was one of the best fertilizer around ! We ’ll be doing more on this .
Viewer Janwrote in that her favorite inexpensive homemade discovery is Epsom saltiness ( Magnesium sulphate ) . “ My family has told me about the use of Epsom table salt on flowers , plants , veggie and lawns . I have been using it and it is a singular ware to use . My blossom have never looked so nice . I implant a tree a few old age ago and this year it has taken off since I pour 2 teaspoons to a gallon of water on it . Thanks for the tip , Jan !
I thankCharlotte Trussellfor sending these great mental picture . First , she ’s got some katydid of a unlike people of color . Any clue about their identity ?
Also , ensure out her variegated fritillary butterflies dining out onthis recipe : hummingbird nectar ( 4 cups water with 1 cup sugar ) , saucy watermelon , and butterfly stroke mash ( over - ripe bananas , beer , and chocolate-brown sugar mix in a liquidizer and allowed to ferment ) .
Until next week , Linda
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