March Garden Notes
Blog by Cindy Yee
It sure was an unseasonably warm March in Solano County. I don't remember it ever being this hot so early in the year. The garden promptly responded by leafing out and blooming.
Wandering round, I noted colorful little miniature pansies self-seeded from last year, and they look adorable nestled amidst my rock collection.
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A hanging pot of miniature petunias from last year has rebloomed beautifully. Because it was so hot, the pot sat in shade for a few days, but with cooler weather now, it is ready to reclaim its belle of the garden spot in full sun again.
And here is my stunning, yellow Lady Banks climbing rose. I had admired a much bigger specimen in my neighbor's front yard, and decided to plant one myself. It is so pretty cascading in soft yellow flower clusters. Here's remembering you and your lovely garden, Karen Norton.
A few weeks ago, I rescued a miserable southern highbush blueberry from the Lowe's clearance rack. Southern highbush blueberries are known for their heat tolerance, which is essential in this hot USDA Zone 9b. Planted with peat moss, sulfur, and compost mixed into the native soil, this shrub has doubled in size, with new leaves and lots of berries.
Lastly, this is my dwarf everbearing mulberry that we planted in the ground a few months ago. It is loaded with tiny catkins. Berry size is expected to improve to approximately 1 inch eventually. I'm just happy the tree has begun producing!
A few weeks ago, I rescued a miserable southern highbush blueberry from the Lowe's clearance rack. Southern highbush blueberries are known for their heat tolerance, which is essential in this hot USDA Zone 9b. Planted with peat moss, sulfur, and compost mixed into the native soil, this shrub has doubled in size, with new leaves and lots of berries.
Lastly, this is my dwarf everbearing mulberry that we planted in the ground a few months ago. It is loaded with tiny catkins. Berry size is expected to improve to approximately 1 inch eventually. I'm just happy the tree has begun producing!
Cheers and Happy Gardening!
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