When looking for a grand shade tree, the advice has usually been to choose a hardy, slow growing tree that will develop strong branching and provide a legacy for the future.
Category: Horticulture
Discussion of growing, propagating, care of and uses of plants: edible, ornamental, medicinal, indoor and outdoor.
Strange Things to See
An article by Joan Epler for Master Gardener The two fungi in this picture are growing on mulch in my garden, The one that resembles a penis is commonly called stink horn mushroom and belongs appropriately to the fungal order…
Monarda citriodora
Fermented Pickles
Baskets and baskets of cucumbers plus a ceramic top hand-me-down stove meant no hot water canning of pickles this year. I read that canning on these types of stoves is not recommended. So, Mrs. Wages Refrigerator Pickles (sweet, bread and…