Bamboo (Bambusa glaucescens) When I think of bamboo, my mind immediately goes to a peaceful, Zen garden. As far back as 7,000 years, bamboo was use by the Chinese for food, clothing, housing, transportation, music instruments and weapons. Even today we are using bamboo for flooring, fabric, fencing and in other ways as it grows […]
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ Camellia sasanqua ‘Yuletide’ caught my eye this holiday season with its’ stunning bright red, single flowers. ‘Yuletide’ blooms in November to early December. The bright yellow stamen in the center of the flowers make them stand out in the fall garden. Camellia sasanquas have smaller flowers and leaves compared to their cousins
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(Image above: ‘Gold Dust’) Codiaeum variegatum Codiaeum variegatum is commonly known as Croton or variegated Croton. You may see this plant everywhere this time of year. We see them in summer months also but they offer bold color that is especially noticed and suitable for fall decor. The foliage is where the show comes from
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Pumpkins All Season Long Gardeners in New Orleans plant pumpkin seeds in July for Halloween jack-o-lanterns. So, if you didn’t plant pumpkins you may partake in the harvest from farmers markets and the canned pumpkins which are a combination of different squash. Pumpkins take between 90 and 120 days to grow and are picked in
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Mailbox Gardening The mailbox does not have to be dull. It is one of the first things seen in front of the home. Whether a wall mounted mail slot or post mailbox, I say give it pizzazz. In 1867 the postal service began to deliver mail directly to houses. In 1891, Philip B. Downing, an
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