Month: September 2010

sprouting

I began watering my pots of bulbs (that I keep dry over the summer) about the first week in September.  I watered sparingly, because it was unusually hot.  Now it’s below normal temperatures, and we had a bit of rain…

Twitter and Facebook in the Sept. Journal

I received my journal in the mail last night! Hope everyone takes the time to read the Facebook and Twitter articles. Please give these two social media outlets a chance if you haven't already!   Katie Welsh

South Island National Show

Hi Everyone   The South Island Show was held at Te Anau Foirdland which is in the deep south of the Island. It was surprising that there were any flowers left after a week of weather that affected all parts…

Brenda’s garden

Brenda, you are one brave lady! I’m not sure if I would have been taken a hand off the ladder to shoot a photo from that high up! What a gorgeous garden and with such a lovely landscape around it.…

Future of botanic gardens

All – As i’m not sure this went thru… Sobering… Botanical Gardens Look for New Lures Jonathan Alcorn for The New York Times Laila Romero, a sous-chef, preparing appetizers at the Camellia Lounge at Descanso Gardens. By JUDITH H. DOBRZYNSKI…

bulbs for breast cancer

Friends, This is Vicky Eicher, a member of ADS, WDS and VDS, and I have a favor to ask. There’s something about fighting breast cancer that brings out the best in people.  Folks whose budgets are stretched tight still donate! And folks…