Archive for November, 2009

Lungworts, Johnsons Blue Geranium & Razzmatazz Daylilies Must Go

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Hyperion Daylily with Purple ConeflowersHyperion Daylily

It’s time for new year’s resolutions. It’s not the end of the year, but it is the end of the gardening season. Bulbs have been planted, perennials that need it have been cut back. There’s nothing left to do but review the past season and look ahead to spring.
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Rosemary & Golden Russets, Westfield Seek No Further and Red Cortland Apples Tasted

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Apple Crisp With Seek No Further ApplesApple crisp made with Seek No Further apples

A Final Batch of Antique Apples

For the last time this season, I’m back with an edition of American Apple. I’ve got four antique varieties of apple to share with you this week, but not a lot of information. With the exception of Golden Russet, I seem to have chosen three less well known apples: Rosemary Russet, Red Cortland, and Westfield Seek No Further.

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Perennials for a Fall Garden in the North

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
gas-plantGas Plant (Dictamnus albus)

In south-central Wisconsin, we can expect our first fall frost sometime in early to mid-October. The morning after is always something of a shock. Tomato plants, annuals and tender perennials are suddenly wilted and dead or dying. In the following weeks, as I trim away black stalks and carry mushy tomatoes to the compost pile, I come to appreciate the perennials that can withstand some cold and still look beautiful, even if they’re not in bloom. Here are a few of my favorites.

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