Day: September 26, 2010

Spider Lilies

Friends, Until this morning we have had no rain for over a month.  Thus, to keep the azaleas alive, I have been watering with the result of saving them and bringing the spider lilies (Lycoris radiata) into bloom.  They are really…

New Resident in My Yard

Friends, The attached picture is of our resident peacock who arrived from who knows where.  He has been in full moult as the attached pictures reveals, particularly if you look closely at his tail feathers.  With some bit of concern,…

fertilizing daffodils

Daffodils have a primitive root system very similar to onions and garlic. Roots are going to pull up water and nutrients out of the soil and produce a healthy top growth of leaves IF there is a good balance of…