This is the Weigela I bought at Schreiner's last week. It was in a 1-gallon container. Large plant but pot bound. I suspect it's a start from one of the big weigelas in their show garden, likely an old or heritage variety.
I pruned the roots so they will grow into the surrounding soil instead of winding around. That might leave it more susceptible to dehydration but better in the long run. The soil is fairly high clay so should retain moisture. I mulched with compost then straw. It will need watering this summer.
Weigelas are listed as deer resistant, drought tolerant, and pollinator friendly. I saw honeybees pollinating them at Schreiner's. They are also listed as hummingbird friendly.
I think this one will grow large, based on the ones I saw at the show garden.
If they bloom on growth that occurs early spring the year before, it might not bloom next year. If they bloom on growth that occurs after flowering, there is a better chance of blooming next year.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Trees. Progress Report.
Laburnum. The flower clusters may not be as long as in an established tree. Still beautiful.
Redmond linden. Also growing nicely. Also no sign of flowers. The leaves are lighter green, and larger, compared with Greenspire.
Greenspire linden. All are growing nicely. No sign yet of flower buds. Maybe none the first year.
I think all of the trees planted last summer and fall will need water approximately weekly this summer. They are mulched as well.
Labels:
Greenspire Linden,
laburnum,
Redmond American Linden
Canby Plant Fair
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Pear grafts. Progress report.
Some are growing better than others.
At the moment, all grafts are growing.
Very few incipient pears on the trees. It may take a couple of years for these to bloom. When they do bloom, the grafts should help the pollination issue. Establihsed hives may also help.
At the moment, all grafts are growing.
Very few incipient pears on the trees. It may take a couple of years for these to bloom. When they do bloom, the grafts should help the pollination issue. Establihsed hives may also help.
Labels:
Asian pear,
grafting,
plant propagation,
pollination
Strawberry Raised bed.
Ning gave me 2 bales of straw. Not my birthday. Great present. With temps in 80s the plants will grow rapidly. The soil will dry out rapidly, too. A good straw mulch will help.
Labels:
mulch,
raised bed,
Raised Beds,
strawberry
Beekeeping. Progress Report.
Minor maintenance on beehive. Check top bars, make sure there is room for expansion of hive. Remove the empty sugar feeders.
Near the hives, a row of wild white-flowered trees. I don't know what they are.
Mild musky fragrance. There were bumblebees as well as a few honeybees on these flowers.
Labels:
beekeeping,
honey,
honey bees,
top bar hive
Saturday, May 04, 2013
Frosted Fig and Potatoes
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Honeybee on Echinacea / William Blake
“The busy bee has no time for sorrow.” | |
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