Megan,
Let me add my dime's worth of advice in the general matter of gardening. Since it appears that you are just starting out let me assure you that we have all been there at one point in our lives.
1) Research It depends upon the amount of ti...
Though I enjoy the comforts of central cooling as much as the next person, working outdoors in a myraid of colorful summer blooms that are now coming into their own is worth the small discomfort of the heat and the drippy sweat that is coerced...
I love your Amaryllis! I have the red variety, which is gorgeous, but that pink/white one is out of this world! Thanks for the photo!
Blessings,
Angela
Angellady. I would think that your observation is correct about the graft and the shoots that you see sprouting from the ase of the stock tree in which it was attached too. It is not an uncommon occurance. I have tried a few variations of pecan tr...
Jen I believe that there are two different Bleeding Hearts species. This particular one is ....Dicentra spectabilis. It is a shade loving plant, and it returns every year. If I remember correctly, this particular plant is in a pot on our deck.
Oh, those are pretty, but I didn't know that's what a bleeding heart was. We have bushes that my grandpa always called bleeding hearts that looked different... shorter, wider leaves and small red blooms that look like mini roses or something. Hmmm...
Ha! You're awesome! I love your lighthearted way of "teaching" us newbies! And, yes, that would be a great title for a book. If you write one be sure to let me know. :-)
Your garden is absolutely amazing! It's hard to believe that you live out here in West Texas! hee hee
What an inspiration you are to me. I'm a new gardener and love what you've done and also see a lot of helpful posts from you. I can't wait to read more of them.