“Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Anni’s Confederate Rose
Margaret’s Patio
Oct29
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Oct26
Hosta Bed
This is when the hosta are blooming . They are healthy and full and a great use of the shade bed. Winter is coming, they will begin to die down in the mulch-but never fear “they will be back”! Leaves will begin to break
Shade bed
in March and quickly start to multiply-this is when you can divide and plant elsewhere or give to friends . . .even enemies as there will be plenty.
I went to a demo on raising hosta from seed, FORGET ABOUT IT-unless you hane nothin better to do-or-the patience of Job. I don’t do anything~~~let nature do the work!
Oct20
Winterizing the Banana Tree
Below are pictures of my banana tree and how I winterized it. Dig around the plant about a foot then ease out of pot or ground. Trim all the leaves off as it will make it easier to handle and store. I shook off loose dirt then put in a garbage bag with newspapers around it. Next April after the 15th I will plant, water, and wait for the leaves to unfurl.
Oct17
Delightful Artichoke
Can be grown in containers which is fun, but at my house it is a constant battle with squirrels digging up the roots. Haven’t come up with a solution. I bought t an air pistol . . .but I’m not the killing type.
For more information on growing artichokes, Bonnie Plants has a good site http://bonnieplants.com/growing/growing-artichoke/
Oct15
The Aloe Plant
“The garden is the poor man’s apothecary” German proverb
The gel from the leaves of the aloe plant is very soothing and useful for minor burns and sunburn. The plant is very easy to maintain. 
Oct9
Sale Items
Fabulous finds at Trees & Trends-1/2 off then a 20 % coupon
Knee deep in herbs
Cute!
Oct7
Ornamental Kale and Cabbage
Ornamental kale and cabbage are a beautiful addition to your winter garden. You can eat them but they are grown mainly for color and shape. When I lived in Korea as a military wife. . . every stoop had a pot of them.
As temperatures drop-they will develop beautiful shades from pink to purple and reds.
Evening Mist Kale
Wild Dusk Kale
Redbor Ornamental Kale
Pictures of a few that are at Lowe’s right now.
Oct6
Oct5
Mushroom Tents
Busy last two weeks, but after this weekend should be ready to start cleaning up and putting away things in preparation for winter. I have been shopping ’cause this is the time garden stuff goes on sale-pictures later.
Today are pictures of my mushroom tents that inspired a poem-and an interloper on my parsley.
Oct4
FALL HERB DAY
FALL HERB DAY
Saturday, October 12, 2013
9am – 4pm
HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN @ Murray Hall
Come shop the HERB BOUTIQUE – purchase plants and our unique products to stock your pantry and for gifts.
Free parking, handicap accessible. Garden Admission is not required for this event.
For more information visit :
http://www.hsvbg.org/index.php?mainID=2&subID=2&viewMoreType=events&typeID=200
or email: hsvherb@aol.com
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