After being out of town for two weeks I was delighted to return and find cooler mornings for the first time in many months. Yes, it is still hot as blazes during the day but the mornings are giving me hope. I am sure this feeling is similar to what those from the far north feel like when the snow begins to melt. It's a sign, and a good one at that.
Blueberries, Farkleberries, and Other Tasty Landscaping
Written by Laura Lee Rose
Tuesday, 06 September 2016 13:26
Members of the heath family typically love acidic, well-drained soils, high in organic matter. Ericaceae is a large family with around 4000 species and includes Rhododendrons, azaleas, blueberries, and it also includes the parasitic Genus Monotropa or Indian Pipes. Edible berries, lovely flowers, and outstanding fall color make the blueberries a noteworthy choice for landscaping.
Ahhh, the perfect garden shed - the stuff of dreams. Often, we gardeners are relegated to propping the digging fork and the shovel in a corner of the garage, with the clippers and shears in a drawer in the kitchen, extra pots and planters stacked against a wall somewhere, and bags of fertilizer, potting soil, plus odds and ends in whatever unused shelf or box we can find.
What's a gardener to do? I've been wringing my hands to deal with the angst. Not terribly effective, I can assure you, but it is too hot to do anything else.
While leaves may have similarities in shape, size, color, or texture, there is an awful lot of variation too. Leaf shape and size are invaluable in determining the identity of a plant. Botanists look at the way leaves are arranged on the stem as well.