Hemerocallis is the scientific name for the daylily, but whatever you call it, this perennial has so much to offer, it should be included in any garden. So what is it that makes the daylily such a “must have”? It comes in many colors shapes and sizes. It will tolerate a wide range of conditions [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Dependable Daylily
Posted in Perennials, Planting on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seed Starting- Damping Off
Posted in Seeds & Bulbs on March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you have been starting seeds indoors for any length of time, you may have had experience with “damping off”. This fungal infection causes the seedlings to shrivel at the soil line and die, usually very suddenly. There’s not much you can do to save them at that point, but you can take some measures [...]
Seed Starting Q & A
Posted in Garden Tools & Supplies, Seeds & Bulbs on March 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I received this question from a gardener this morning – “Is it possible to germinate seeds in a fifty degree garage with lights and heating mat?” It’s a great question, and of course it’s possible. Most of us have less than ideal seed starting environments in one way or another. Not enough light, too dry, [...]

