I didn't blog all summer because life has been busy with doctor appointments for various members of my familynothing serious, just maintenance. As one gets older, a lot of maintenance is needed. I also had a milestone birthday in the summer. It takes a lot of energy and time to celebrate.
Indeterminates Live up to their moniker... They'll overwinter! While determinates Only lasts for one season They flower, fruit, die. My sweetest heirlooms Four mighty plants still standing Two years in a row! My wishful desire For next year's harvest season... Keep growing, growing.
If you are thinking of planting a tree, now is the time. Early autumn allows the plant to successfully settle into its new home and for its roots to sink into and spread out into the hopefully, cooler, damper earth.
When hot weather persists into fall, gardeners must continue giving our plants extra water and shade. This extra watering takes time and energy and encroaches upon our other seasonal garden chores.
I love planting in the Fall. The weather is getting cooler, the bay breeze starts blowing and cleanses the air. Soon the rains will be upon us giving all the plants much-needed relief from the hot dry summer. This year I decided to try something new.
Last year, I became a member of the Arbor Day Tree Foundation, and was offered ten free trees. For my zone, I chose Crepe Myrtles, which are fairly drought tolerant, flower all summer, and have fall foliage and lovely bark.
We spent a most enjoyable week in Victoria, British Columbia this July. Our Airbnb was an old converted church called The Fernwood Church, owned by a French-born artist. There are articles online regarding its restoration. Upon arrival, I was immediately captivated by the eclectic garden.
In my previous Master Gardener Blog, I took a wonderful walk in the woods. There I described the beauty, wonder and very practical creation of urban forests in Surrey, British Columbia and other Canadian cities.
