Tag: plants
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Propagating the Monkey Puzzle Tree
I’ve written about the monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) before. This is a evergreen tree commonly found in the northwest. but it did not originate here. It is native to argentina and chila, specifically the andes. When we bought our home in the north of seattle, we found ourselves in the shadow of a 50…
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First day of Spring
Today is the first day of spring. Maybe that’s why I got up shortly after 5:00 a.m. It was 53 degrees and starting to get windy when I got up. Spent the morning outside and in the shop. I looked up to see a few Carmellia flowers on the tree. The rate this tree will…
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July: Mid-summer blooms from the Hydrangea, Wax begonia, and a Daphne.
How foolish of me to think I only had one bloom on the property. I overlooked a wax geranium in a large pot. They love the sun and this one really sprang to life after placing it here next to the driveway. Wax begonia can be overwintered. Overwintering involves taking plants that you know will…
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Overwinter wax begonias; key steps
Born with a stubborn streak I have refused to buy plants from the store, instead favoring the plants already on the property. This works well if you like an abundance of sword ferns and hydrangeas. We lacked color in key places like up the driveway and the wife noticed. I broke down and bought more…
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Stonecrop groundcover
This little succulent does well where you least expect it. Back a few years ago, along the well worn walkway leading up to the front door were several strands of this plant. I took some cuttings and replanted in pots. There was a time when almost all my cuttings and the original ground cover died…