From the monthly archives:
Bees work hard! Think about these facts the next time you see a bee.
Honeybees visit 2,000,000 flowers to make a pound of honey.
A hive of bees flies 55,000 miles to bring us a pound of honey.
The average worker honeybee makes 1 1/2 tsp of honey in its lifetime.
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This is one of those plants that I don’t really pay attention to and its pot gets stuck in a corner most of the time. Then one day it will explode with blossoms and I’ll find it in the yard, like a gift I wasn’t expecting. I snapped this picture this morning. These are a beautiful color with such perfect detail, but I guess that pretty much describes all flowers, doesn’t it?!
UPDATE 4-28-09: I logged into email this morning after putting up this entry last night and found this informational article about this flower. And now I know the name of my particular plant – ‘Lady Scarborough.’ Read here for more info….
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They’re out there so it helps to know all you can about your nemesis.
Check it out:
Snail info sheet
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I spent the day walking the Pt Loma Garden Tour. It was 16 gardens and even a couple of home interiors – a little over 3 miles of walking within sight of the ocean at Sunset Cliffs. It was a beautiful day and I got a lot of pictures of ideas I saw as I [...]
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Coronado’s Street Tree Committee will have an Arbor Day tree planting on Saturday, April 25, 9:00am at Spreckels Park. This annual event is an opportunity for community members to learn about proper tree planting techniques, tree care and to participate in the planting of trees around Coronado. Come prepared to work!
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I found this the other day when I was web surfing and I thought it was a helpful. One of the problems I have is figuring out how much I can plant in a bed but this link provides a tool that is a good guide for vegetables in a raised bed. I laid out [...]
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The San Diego Floral Association is considering offering a series of 3 floral design classes and they are trying to gauge interest. If this interests you, call 619-232-5762. You will not be obligated to enroll if you call, they are just trying to figure out the level of interest.
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My son reminded me that today is Earth Day. Started in 1970, the goal of Earth Day is to inspire awareness and appreciation for our Earth’s environment. This year’s global theme is The Green Generation. As a gardener, I’d like to think that all the effort I put into it makes a difference!
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Lindbergh Field reported 98 degrees yesterday!!! I gave everything an extra watering today plus a little washdown just so the leaves could hydrate a little. I think I heard gulping around the yard! Fortunately, it is beautiful and temperate today so I hope the worst is behind us.
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Whew, it was hot today! Yesterday’s high was 84 degrees and it was a roaster, but today was worse. Our thermometer said 94 degrees at 4:30 this afternoon. I deep-watered early this morning but I might have to do it again tomorrow. This heat is hard on the plants and me!
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The 84th annual Coronado Flower Show was as good as it could possibly be this year. Entries into all sections were up in numbers and high in quality this year. The new seminars offered in design, succulents, bonsai and drought tolerant plantings were a nice addition to the program. Saturday’s weather was perfect, Sunday warmed [...]
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