Disassembling the Raised Garden A while back, I wrote about starting over with my raised garden. Because of the plagues and pestilence that took out my garden last season, I had to begin this season with new soil and sanitized boxes. The boxes were removed, and the contaminated soil was transported to the opposite side […]
Crimson Bottlebrush Tree
February 12th, 2013 3 Comments
Covered with Flowers Bottlebrush trees grow where it is hot and sunny. Florida meets that criteria. They are small and branchy with long dark green leaves. No matter the season, the tree looks good. Crimson Bottlebrush Tree Florida in February is THE place to be for flowers, and this is a good winter for my […]
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Crinum Lilies
January 31st, 2013 8 Comments
Florida’s Winter Advantage Living in Florida has it’s benefits… among them January and February. The weather cools to the 60s and 70s, all the windows are opened and flowers bloom. January and February mean Crinum Lilies in my yard. Crinum Lilies Hardy Plant Crinum Lilies are hardy plants. Mine appear to thrive on neglect. I […]
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