Daily Archives: June 22, 2010

Shirley Poppy

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?OMGMW 22 June 2010 Shirley Poppies Shirley Poppy is the name given to an ornamental cultivar group derived from the European wild field poppy (Papaver rhoeas). Wikipedia. I have many poppies growing at random throughout the garden. They self seed … Continue reading

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Conserving and utilizing water in a garden

Conserving and utilizing water in a garden. http://www.durgan.org/URL/?Rainwater 8 April 2009 Downspout Rainwater Pictures indicating a simple, practical method of utilizing downspout rainwater. Barrels cost 15 dollars and all parts and tools are readily available. Any urban downspout system must … Continue reading

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Romaine Lettuce

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?XGUZW 22 June 2010 Romaine Lettuce This row of 12 plants of romaine lettuce were planted as seedlings in early May. Usually there is some bug damage. The five that have been pulled to date are perfect with no bug … Continue reading

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