Daily Archives: May 27, 2010
Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis)
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?RVNSK 27 May 2010 Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) This non native wildflower is starting to bloom throughout the countryside.The dame’s rocket is similar to phlox, and many people confuse the two. Dames’ rocket flower has four petals, and phlox has … Continue reading
American Pawpaw Tree [Asimina triloba (L.)]
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?GCFUI 27 May 2010 American Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Two trees are in the garden, planted three years ago, purchase with about three years of growth. Both appear to be doing well this year. There are many more leaves showing. One … Continue reading
Diatomaceous earth
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?FHACH 27 May 2007 Diatomaceous earth, This was purchased today at a Seed and Feed Supplier. Cost 13 dollars for 25 pounds. Wear a mask when dispensing. Ingesting into the lungs has dangers, similar to many types of dust. This … Continue reading
Planting carrot seeds using the board method.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?DUARS 27 May 2010 Planting carrot seeds using the board method. Carrot seeds are often hard to germinate for several reasons. Drying out, and temperature too high above about 28C. The board over the seeds keeps moisture present, and controls … Continue reading