VOLUME 13, ISSUE 3 • January 19, 2017 Neil Sperry editor. Gretchen Drew design and circulation. |
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Gardening This WeekendThe timing of your gardening activities is about to become extremely urgent. I've made a list of the most critical things to get done between now and mid-week next week. Photo: Good plum harvest in spring requires care in the winter. |
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Native Son: Two Cedars and a Well
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Quick Color for the Patio, EntryOne of the great things about nurseries today is that you can get annual color in larger pots and ready for immediate impact. If your winter color plants bit the dust, here are a couple of possibilities you might use. Photo: Cyclamen, garden carnations |
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Question of the Week #1: January 19, 2017"Neil, my waxleaf ligustrums and live oaks look like they're dying - dropping all of their leaves. What can I do?" This has been an extremely common question. See what I've replied. Photo: Sent to me by a Facebook friend who was concerned about massive leaf drop. |
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Question of the Week #2: January 19, 2017"Neil, what is this growing on the trunk of my tree? Will it kill the tree?" This question bobs to the surface frequently, so I'll answer it. But there's so much more to know about lichens. Photo: Lichens growing on an otherwise healthy tree trunk. |
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And, in closingThere you have it. Another e-gardens tucked into the archives. If you've missed any of our recent editions, remember that we present the past five issues on the e-gardens page on my website. Need a copy of my newest book? Remember that it's not in stores and not on Amazon. Order it here for only $31.95 plus tax and postage. Satisfaction guaranteed. I hope you'll join me on the radio, at my website, in newspapers and on Facebook. I'll be watching for you! And so for now, so long for this week. Until next time, Happy
gardening! Neil |
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