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One of the many sources for gardeners comes from a web forum called Dave’s Garden. As we have many white pines on our street, I was drawn to a new threat which may cause damage if used by companies looking to spray weeds. “Many landscapers and lawn services across the U.S. have switched to Imprelis this year to control weeds because it was touted as safer for the environment than predecessors such as 2, 4-D. it also promised to kill weeds such as ground ivy, henbit, dandelions and clover, which were very resistant in the past to herbicides. In what some say could be one of the biggest disasters of its kind since the emerald ash borer killed millions of trees, white pine and Norway spruce trees are turning brown or dying all around the country. No one can say with certainty what’s causing it, but many lawn-care professionals and state officials suspect Imprelis, which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved last year. Tree damage, though, is so extensive that the EPA recently hosted a teleconference with departments of agriculture from several states to gather information about a possible link between Imprelis and the trees.” It would be advisable to ask for information on all chemicals used in the spraying of your lawn if you use a service. Insist upon all ingredients being clearly marked on any new sprays bought to spot spray too. My lawn has outcrops of clover in the sunny areas and it sure is hard to clean up. But above all, if people don’t have white pine on their own properties, (I have 4 full grown ones) it would be a terrible shame to destroy those which already are full grown on a neighbour’s lot. It’s now July or just about and Canada Day. A trip to Sheridan to look at the water features is captured here. I was looking for more Clematis varieties, namely the double type, not necessarily something I already have like Jackamani. Of note are the Astrantia, which are so common looking when not in flower that they may be pulled as weeds. Not particularly spectacular from afar, up close they are delicate and charming. Well worth the effort. I think these were planted from seed and are pink. I have others of the white variety, and not yet in flower. They do fine in dappled light and are a woodland plant in my garden. Projects in progress are a continuation of pulling out the lily of the valley, periwinkle, reedy Weigilia, which made a short show in spring but looks ugly and sloppy for the rest of the summer. I’m luke warm about keeping it in the garden when the Snowballs are so much more manageable and display better form for much longer. I don’t like the woody and randomness of the Weigilia. Sheridan has some Mock Orange varieties which I might consider. But that too is a shrub that is massive and impossible to take out once it establishes. Last year was the year for seeds from ebay. I spent a bundle on getting all kinds of seeds from all over the world in the early months of January. It was so much fun and economical. I’d recommend groco as a vendor as I bought from him often and shipping was excellent. So nice to get mail with something new every day. I managed to grow a plumeria and several adeniums from seed. As they’re tropicals, I have them in the glass house and there are no flowers yet after one year. Slow growers in my climate. This year it’s orchid mania. I’m reading all about them and collecting, for the most part, rescues from past blooming, pot bound specimens and have again tried to get some from ebay from Thailand and China. If shipped bare root or in a flask, they don’t need a phyto certificate. Unfortunately, US vendors are required to only ship with the documents as they are concerned for their reputations as international shippers. So, the cost of a US plant is prohibitive. The trouble with orchids is that they are addictive. But having too many means that the display suffers because they all need to have the best spot at the window. I did try to keep them contained, but once I started to ramp up the containers, the plants just got moved to good window locations where they might rest for the winter. Dendrobiums don’t like too much watering and can handle a cool location with partial sun. During the winter here, we seldom get more than 3 hours from any west facing window. My glass house gets south east morning sun and here’s what’s growing in January. I would debate the notion that deflasking is a simple and foolproof method to get lots of orchids at a reasonable cost. Pseudobulbs can sit for years without amounting to anything. Indeed, I got two of them and that was my experience. Similarly, I have a tiny seedling that has remained alive for 2 years now without growing at all. It’s companion, a rare seedling from France simply evaporated. So, I must get that special fungicide when my flask comes. If you live in Mississauga, I’d recommend Mississauga Greenhouses, Sheridan, Plant World and the Oriental Mall on Dundas for a good range of plants. Sheridan gets a new shipment every 3 weeks on Thursday. February will be orchid month. For cheap pots and moss, the Dollar Store. For coconut potting mix Canadian Tire – around $3.00. Ever want to check the wind to find out if it’s going to be a good laundry outside day? Well here’s a useful tool. Here’s a short instruction on how to insert music files into your blogs using Soundcloud and an embed code. It works really well if you have a slideshow that runs above the music or put the file before your text, not after, as I did, so people can get some background while reading your posts. I’m using html instead of visual at this point to add the embed code. The video is made using Camtasia Studio. Today is rainy and the coyotes have been spotted on the lawns again after a short hiatus. My wild cat has made an appearance after a few days of being MIA, so I’m glad to see she has been able to skirt the predators. I do think they are using stealth of dampness to hide their scent and are being attracted by all the bbq parties this weekend. There will be plenty of overflowing food snacks in the parks after buskerfest in Port Credit. Here’s a video on how to find and download podcasts to your ipod. The hot sunny weather has brought a blight on my garden. This big bug as big as a housefly has chewed through each blooming hybrid tea rose, chomped the leaves and has moved on to the Rose of Sharon and Potentilla bushes.  Asian beetles on the tea roses  Clusters of mating bugs  Rose of Sharon used to be free of any pests - not any more!  Asian beetles like to mate - a lot! When they're not eating! Well so much for my sunny border. My garden is for the most part taken to trees and shade. The birch which had to come down this year has been replaced by two Eastern Redbud. I think it’ll have to be semi shade for the better part of that location as these hot summer days have also meant increased watering, wilted and exhausted flowers and this invasion of the horrible beetles. |
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