tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78665619860808127422024-02-07T20:56:45.998-06:00Galveston GardeningGalveston Gardening is your source for practical information on landscape gardening for Galveston and the Texas Upper Gulf Coast area.Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-74466859822902035882022-11-11T13:20:00.000-06:002022-11-11T13:20:35.013-06:00<p><i> </i><b style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">OLLI - Galveston Gardening Lecture Series</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-ezxhhF-ZQPuVfIxfIFsuiPmtJ_LNUNDr3MAyGGUrJ0t2Z2f_4lc0McG7T5hh5LIohm6N8Sadoa7_HNWDjqFgwJm_-1R9j3xVq2z64K_YoeuQN5Fb3XHn7n9o_MxMHKjZFiU_xHaekCh2eob398z2a8RfFGRkSNYhm_MY565D4c5M_9g9eti5315/s467/OLLI-LogoTeal.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="400" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-ezxhhF-ZQPuVfIxfIFsuiPmtJ_LNUNDr3MAyGGUrJ0t2Z2f_4lc0McG7T5hh5LIohm6N8Sadoa7_HNWDjqFgwJm_-1R9j3xVq2z64K_YoeuQN5Fb3XHn7n9o_MxMHKjZFiU_xHaekCh2eob398z2a8RfFGRkSNYhm_MY565D4c5M_9g9eti5315/w166-h194/OLLI-LogoTeal.png" width="166" /></a></div>This series of 4 lectures, presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, features a broad range of knowledgeable speakers, sharing their gardening insights and experiences. Topics will focus on adapted plant materials for our area, sustainable maintenance practices and much more. Each presentation will be followed by an informal diagnostic session, where participants can bring in “plant problems” for evaluation, and care recommendations.</div></div></span></span></div></h3></div><p></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">OLLI members may attend any or all of these lectures. There is no charge to current members for this informative OLLI Lecture Series Event.</span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class=" aw5Odc" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #006580; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a class="XqQF9c" href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.utmb.edu%2Folli%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw0xZbQ7Kml7vKc9Z6K8GLfj" style="box-sizing: border-box; pointer-events: all; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: arial;">CLICK HERE for OLLI membership Info...</span></strong></a></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Galveston Gardening Plant Swap</b><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;"><b>
</b></span></span></span></em></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-line: inherit;">Following the last lecture, we will conduct a plant swap. Bring a plant along and exchange it with something new, different and/or unique. Don’t have a plant to swap? No problem – there’s usually enough to go around.
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</strong></span><strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-line: inherit;">Perennial Color for Galveston</strong></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Don Wilkerson, Professor Emeritus. Department of Horticultural Sciences.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Texas A&M University – College Station, TX</span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"></span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Don will provide an overview of some of the most well-adapted perennials for the Galveston environment. The list includes a mix of native plants, as well as other sustainable plants suitable for semi-tropical landscapes.
</span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class=" jgG6ef" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">January 26, 2023 1:30 – 3:30 PM
</strong></span><strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-line: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Trees for Galveston</span></strong></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Priscilla Files, Senior Arborist<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Galveston Island Tree Conservancy</span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"></span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The loss of over 40,000 trees following Hurricane Ike dramatically changed Galveston’s landscape. Since that time, Priscilla Files has led the effort to replace these trees with well adapted species and sustainable maintenance practices. Learn more about the best trees for Galveston, as well as their care in the landscape.
</span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class=" jgG6ef" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">February 9, 2023 1:30 – 3:30 PM
</strong></span><strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-line: inherit;">Palm Trees for Galveston</strong></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Donita Bannon, Horticulturist<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Moody Gardens - Galveston, TX</span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"></span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Freezing temperatures, plant pests and our changing environment have created serious problems for palm trees throughout the area. Donita will discuss the challenges of growing palms in Galveston, make recommendations on adapted species and offer suggestions on culture and care.
</span></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.284; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class=" jgG6ef" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;">February 23, 2023 1:30 – 3:30 PM
</strong></span><strong style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-ligatures: normal; text-decoration-line: inherit;">Fruit Trees for Galveston</strong></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Stephen Brueggerhoff, Galveston County Extension Horticulturist<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Texas A&M University, College Station, TX</span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"></span></p><p class="CDt4Ke zfr3Q" dir="ltr" style="border-color: initial; border-style: none; border-width: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #212121; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-ligatures: none; line-height: 1.38; margin: 0px 0px 8pt; outline: none; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-decoration-line: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;">Galveston’s semi-tropical environment lends itself to a wide range of fruit trees. Lemons, limes, avocados, as well as a host of other fruiting plant materials can be successfully grown in containers or in the ground. Stephen will discuss adapted varieties as well as recommended cultural practices.</span></p>Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-79156318074083923422013-08-23T17:21:00.002-05:002013-08-25T07:13:21.782-05:00Community Beautification and Economic Development<div class="MsoNormal">
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In the first of these broadcasts, Dr. Charlie Hall,
Professor in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M
University in College Station, TX AND holder of the Ellison Chair in
International Floriculture, will discuss the relationship between Community
Beautification and Economic Development. This is an important topic for
Galveston as we continue to recover from Hurricane Ike and its devastating effects
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</div>Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-68192865334340437522013-07-05T14:48:00.000-05:002013-07-05T14:48:53.274-05:00Dennis Jones<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is with great sadness that I pass along the news that
Dennis Jones, 55, has lost his battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by
his wife Van, family, friends, co-workers and the gardening community.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dennis was a graduate of the University of Texas at
Arlington and the long-time Rosarian at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden. He
also served as the President of the Fort Worth Rose Society. Dennis was
recognized as one of the state’s most knowledgeable rose authorities and
frequently spoke at conferences and educational programs throughout Texas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once arriving here in Galveston, Dennis took a job with the
City’s Parks Department. He was instrumental in the revitalization/re-greening of
Broadway and coordinated the planting of annuals and perennials at crossing
intersections. His efforts are a visible reminder of his creative talents and horticultural
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My friendship with Dennis dates back to early meetings of
the Texas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Association. It was a great group and
Dennis always had innovative and creative ideas on landscape gardening –
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Most recently, Dennis was a regular participant in the
Galveston Gardening Happy Hours. He often shared plants from his garden or
other specimens he had access to. At one of our last get-togethers, he offered everyone
some crinum lilies he dug up from the Galveston Cemetery. I took a few and
planted them alongside our house - never thinking that they would become living
reminders of my friend Dennis Jones.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Urban gardening has really caught on here in Galveston.
Perhaps it is all part of the trend towards organic, healthy, locally grown
food. I’m not really in to trends all that much but, given that we have an urban
garden, I guess you can lump us in to this category as well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Our main satisfaction is knowing that we grew the
stuff ourselves. We also like the idea that our veggies are fresh and
“basically” chemical free. That’s why I kinda freaked out when I read this
article about <a href="http://www.heritage.com/articles/2013/06/18/ann_arbor_journal/news/doc51b8b009c1404531207476.txt" target="_blank">lead hotspots in urban gardens. </a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Urban gardening is not
without risks. Many garden plots within cities were previously
inhabited by residences or industrial buildings that disposed of toxic
chemicals on site, creating potential health hazards from the use of lead in
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To properly assess the risk of soil
contamination in urban gardens, researchers from Wayne State University
analyzed the lead content in soil across a local urban garden plot and
evaluated the results of several sampling strategies, some of which failed to
detect a lead “hotspot” in one corner of the plot.<o:p></o:p>
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Those of you that read my
drivel know that our garden is located on a site previously occupied by an old
house. It was knocked down by Hurricane Ike and later demo’ed and hauled off. I’m pretty
sure this house had lead paint inside and out. The question now is – where did
it go? <o:p></o:p><br />
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According to the article, ingesting
or inhaling even small amounts of lead can cause neurological disorders in
children and adults. Not only is lead more easily absorbed into children’s
growing bodies, they can have higher exposures because they are more likely to
accidentally ingest contaminated soil when playing outside.</div>
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that I wonder why I read this stuff. Just makes me crazy. Plus – any </span>neurological
disorders I’m currently experiencing seem to be adequately controlled by the liberal
use of Miller Lite</div>
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on to give recommendations on soil testing and how to find “lead hotspots”
(i.e. areas where soil levels exceed EPA limits of 400 ppm).<br />
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The author goes on to say – the
highest risk of exposure generally comes from dust and soil sticking to
unwashed vegetables, not from direct uptake into the vegetable plants
themselves. The easiest way to reduce this risk is to thoroughly wash fresh
vegetables, especially leafy plants, before eating them.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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This last bit of info is
important and another good reason to wash all fruits and vegetables before
consuming them. Even those that come from the backyard!!!<o:p></o:p></div>
Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-91393174812823188762013-06-12T15:50:00.000-05:002013-06-12T15:55:53.070-05:00GG Update...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Recently, several people have asked me about the new
<a href="http://www.blackdiamondblooms.com/" target="_blank">Black Diamond series</a> of crape myrtles. There are 5 in all.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Black Diamond™
BEST RED</span><br />
<span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Black Diamond™ BLUSH</span><br />
<span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Black Diamond™ CRIMSON RED</span><br />
<span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Black Diamond™ PURE WHITE</span><br />
<span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Black Diamond™ RED HOT</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I haven’t had any experience with these but did a little
research and spoke with a few "experts" on the topic.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Black Diamond crape myrtles provide unique options for
added color throughout the landscape. The distinctive black foliage
emerges in early spring (just like most crapes) and persists until late
fall. The Black Diamonds flower in late spring and last through late
fall. The “black” foliage and bright, contrasting flowers creates a
striking color contrast. The plants are intermediate in growth habit, reaching
10’ to 12’ in height and 8' wide. They can be grown in a patio planter as a
blooming hedge or as a more traditional, landscape specimen.</div>
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Several trials around the state have highly rated these new
cultivars for heat/drought tolerance. The jury is still out on pest tolerance.
I see my across the street neighbor just planted 3 in the front yard. I’ll be
watching to see how well they perform in our environment.<o:p></o:p><br />
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NOTE: My Crape Myrtles often look this black - but it's usually sooty mold.</div>
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For such a small landscape garden we seem to spend a lot of time working in the yard. This has become much more of a challenge now that summer weather has arrived. We usually have to call it quits by noon – after that, it’s just too hot and humid to work outside!<br />
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Our latest project has been the development of a 4’ x 45’ bed running along the fence outside of our vegetable garden. Removing the sod (by hand) was a killer but a necessary step towards making weed control manageable. I installed drip irrigation with a battery operated DIG controller/solenoid. I love the <a href="http://www.digcorp.com/DIY/228-Home" target="_blank">DIG</a> irrigation products – BTW they’re available at the Island Home Depot again.<br />
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For a while there I thought maybe my Esperanza were going to be a casualty of the late cold temperatures we experienced. It took them forever to kick in to high gear. But once it warmed up they recovered nicely and look better and more lush than ever. Also - my Oleander renovation project turned out better than I had expected. Now there’s even enough light for the Rangoon Creeper to flower.</div>
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<b>Garden Update…</b><br />
Our garden has had numerous successes and failures and in general, this has not been one of the best gardening years ever! Much of this I attribute to our weird spring weather. Our cucumbers, squash and zucchini did great early but finally succumb to powdery mildew and wilt. The potato crop was less than impressive. Although our tomato plants look like hell, they continue to produce lots of tomatoes. The Romas are kicking butt and Sharon is drying them in here solar oven. Peppers and onions also hanging in there. Our herb garden is producing basil, chives etc. We’re getting plenty of eggplant and have been experimenting with different uses. This recipe has been my favorite so far. Best when served on toasted French Bread from Patty Cakes with a glass of wine!!!<br />
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Ingredients<br />
1 medium eggplant<br />
2 red bell peppers, seeded<br />
1 red onion, peeled<br />
2 garlic cloves, minced<br />
3 tablespoons good olive oil<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
1 tablespoon tomato paste<br />
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.<br />
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Cut the eggplant, bell pepper, and onion into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.<br />
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Roast for 45 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned and soft, tossing once during cooking.<br />
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<br />Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-59884218609806674162013-05-06T20:36:00.000-05:002013-05-07T06:34:39.451-05:00Spring has Finally Sprung...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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feels like spring has finally sprung, despite another cool spell predicted for
later in the week. Here’s a quick update on what’s been going on in our island landscape
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our small courtyard area has started coming to life. The Sago is
putting on a new set of leaves (always amazing) and a newly planted Jatropha seems
to be adapting to the location. Our fountain continues to be a source of
enjoyment for us and the birds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I recently completed part of a landscape renovation project in
front of the house. Originally I planted 3 Oleanders where I should have used
only 1. There were also some nice Bird of Paradise plants buried in the mass of
vegetation. Something(s) had to go – so I removed 2 specimen sized Dwarf Red
Oleanders. Digging them up, without damaging everything else, took some planning/effort.
But if looks like the remaining Dwarf Pink Oleander (which I partially dug up
and re-positioned) is doing well. Oleanders are tough old birds that can
survive a lot of abuse. Still one of the best landscape plants for our semi-tropical
environment. Now, with a lot more space, the Bird of Paradise are also
improving. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll wrap this project up in
a week or so and update next post.</span><br />
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already harvesting squash, zucchini and cucumbers. Sharon makes a mean squash casserole
and we’ve been putting fresh cucumber slices in our water pitcher (copied the
idea from Shy Katz restaurant). Tasty! There’s something special about eating home
grown vegetables from your own garden – even if the $$$ per pound is off the
chart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The asparagus, potatoes, peppers and eggplant are doing
well. Already made a few little peppers, which we thinned to help keep the
plants vegetative for a while. The tomato plants are huge but no fruit to speak
of. I get the feeling this could be a bad tomato year for us. Plants have
already out grown the cages and it’s only May 1<sup>st</sup>. These indeterminate
varieties could be 10’ tall by August. Even I can’t reach that high!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />The herb garden is still a work in progress. We’ve added
some garden art and a few plants here and there. Basil is the main focus and I’m
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the favorite questions around the neighborhood is “when are you going to
get your chickens?” I’m still working on the coop – trying to get the water
system perfected. Hopefully we’ll have some feathered friends by next post. </span><br />
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Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-71255970363857669212013-04-04T16:49:00.000-05:002013-04-04T16:49:57.262-05:00Chickens, Gardens and Bikes...You know the weather is funky when - at 4:00 in the afternoon, I opted for a cup of hot tea rather than a cold Miller Lite. Mother nature just can’t seem to make up her mind if it's spring
or not. But at least we've gotten some much needed rain out of the deal.<br />
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Here on the home front, our garden is finally planted and I
have moved on to a number of projects that have been languishing over these last few months. The biggest of these projects has been the construction of a Chicken
Ark. Yep – I’ve finally made the decision to get some chickens. Something I've wanted to do for a long time. The Ark is a hybrid design with emphasis on predator
prevention. No chickens yet but I’ll keep you posted.<br />
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Last weekend was the Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut - one of the most enjoyable
events we’ve attended in a long time. The weather started off a little “iffy” but it
turned out to be a beeee-u-ti-ful day! We rode our bikes (along with lots of other
folks) to the in-town tour stops. Each location was interesting and unique.
Although chickens were the center attraction, almost every location also had some
kind of a garden or interesting landscape. It was the perfect combination – chickens, gardens and bikes!</div>
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Lastly, kudos to Pris Files and the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy, for the Blue Trees event. I must admit, when I first heard about the Blue Trees I was - well lets say "skeptical." However, after meeting the artist and several enthusiastic volunteers I was a convert. Plus, they look REALLY COOL! That's what makes Galveston such a great place to live. One day you're out painting trees and the next, touring chicken coops.</div>
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These past few months have been busy ones in the garden. The addition of 3 new
4’ x 10’ x 10” raised beds almost doubled the growing area. The hardest work was wheel barrowing 5 yards of soil, delivered from El Jardin, in to the beds. It required a double round of ibuprofen. A 30’ ground bed,
along the fence, was also added for cucurbits. The soil in that bed was amended with our own compost, made from garden plant debris and a few leaves. All these beds are drip irrigated
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BTW – during a recent trip to our Home Depot I found out that they will no longer
be carrying DIG irrigation products. That’s just one more thing that pisses me
off about HD. They get you hooked on certain brands and/or products, then
change suppliers, leaving the customer holding the bag. I have cordless tools (requiring
batteries they no longer stock) an RO water system and other HD purchased items
that they no longer carry or support. Now add irrigation components to the
list. I’d shop on the mainland if I ever got off Galvatraz.</div>
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Last year’s water bill was painful. The cost of being an avid gardener on a
small island with limited supply. Upon careful inspection, it became apparent
that the sewer part of the bill (based on how much water you use) was equally
expensive. Back in October I read a small blurb in the paper (before they
started charging an arm and a leg for the on-line version) that said the $$$
charge for new water connections was going to double effective January 2013.
So, right before the deadline we paid the city to install a separate meter for
irrigation. That way there’s no sewer charge and theoretically the bill should
be reduced. Having a meter installed wasn’t cheap but we somehow “rationalized”
the $$$ and luckily, since the garden is on an old home site, there wasn’t much
to it. An annual inspection is required and I’m sure that won’t be cheap
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<b>Fall Veggie Update…</b><br />
This was one of the best fall garden years we’ve ever experienced. Lots of
lettuce and greens and the broccoli just kept producing week after week. The
only disappointment was the brussel sprouts. The plants were huge but not a
single sprout. We tried juicing the leaves – producing some of the nastiest
tasting stuff ever. Also discovered a love for Swiss Chard, which too had a
record producing fall.<br />
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The tomatoes went in the last week of February. A little earlier than usual but
we’re gambling there won’t be much cold weather left this winter/spring. Sweet
100’s, Sweet Millions, Celebrity and Roma round out our variety selections. We
eat a lot of cherry tomatoes and hope to dry some of the Roma’s. Celebrity is
the only slicer. Also planted peppers and eggplant. The new ground bed is
planted with zucchini, crook neck squash and cucumbers – again, planting this
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Gold along with 2-3 other gourmet varieties. There’s also a new asparagus bed.
I have doubts about the wisdom of this decision since the plants get pretty
tall but we love asparagus and planted 10 nice crowns in one of the raised
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school. They have 15 raised beds and use the garden for teaching everything
from literature to science. This was a group of volunteers that came out to help
whip the beds in to shape prior to planting. Don’t worry – they’re not letting
me work around the kids. Something about influencing their
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on to your hens! The first ever Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut
will take place on Saturday, March 30. <br />
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houses, mobile tractors, and crazy shacks will showcase island chickens and their keepers <i>and</i>
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dwellers are incorporating chickens into their gardens and lifestyles.
<br /> <br /> Tour tickets can be purchased from The Kitchen Chick (Alicia), located at 528 23rd Street, Galveston, TX. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/133699606794073/" target="_blank">Click here for more info.</a><br /> · Adult: $8 <br /> · Youth 6—12 years: $4<br /> · Kids 5 & Under: Free</span></div>
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Lastly - I spotted this unique species of flowering tree during the first
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I started the Galveston Gardening Blog back in March of
2009. Since then I’ve sent out over 150 posts on a wide range of topics, including info on local gardening
events and activities. Also, a small group of gardening enthusiasts began the Galveston Gardening Happy Hour. A great little monthly get together for
discussing gardening - <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>while
enjoying a beverage of choice. Many thanks to Glynda Oglesby <span style="font-family: inherit;">a</span>nd the Wizard for hosting
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I never really understood “why” I was blogging. I guess it
filled some inner-need to express myself. Or maybe I was just bored. Anyway, like
so many other things in life - things change, priorities evolve and new stuff
happens. With the holidays coming up, a busy travel schedule, plus the addition
of our new grand baby, I’ve decided to take an indefinite holiday from
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Don </div>
Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-86098236910710003162012-11-12T15:14:00.000-06:002012-11-12T15:14:17.669-06:00America Recycles Day...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Did you know that America Recycles Day is this week <a href="http://americarecyclesday.org/">http://americarecyclesday.org</a>/? UTMB will be celebrating on campus Nov. 14th from 11:00AM – 1:30PM in room 1.408 at School of Health Professionals/School of Nursing.<br />
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Three clusters of green videos will be shown with brief round table discussion between each set wrapping up with a guest speaker on recycling.<br />
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Light refreshments will be served so please stop by during your lunch break. Environmentally friendly door prizes and America Recycles Day promotional items will be given out. Please spread the word!<br />
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Please contact Ken Steblein if you have questions or want to volunteer for the event ksteblei@utmb.edu<br />
Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-8406310101083392192012-11-08T22:01:00.002-06:002012-11-08T22:01:46.186-06:00Great Galveston Tree Giveaway...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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residents on Saturday, November 10<sup>th</sup> from 8 AM until noon behind
City Hall. The event, best known as the “Great Galveston Tree Giveaway”
is organized by the Galveston Island Tree Conservancy as part of its program to
replant 40,000 destroyed by Hurricane Ike.</span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The trees were donated by the Apache Foundation. “This is
the fifth time that the Foundation has provided trees to Galveston residents
for planting on private property, said the Conservancy’s Senior Arborist,
Priscilla Files. “Since 2009 Apache has donated more than 7,500 trees to
help Galvestonians re-establish the Island tree canopy.”</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">A dozen species will be made available, including Live Oak, the
number-one survivor of Ike’s poisonous storm surge. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Live Oak has proven to be a great tree for the Island, but we
also want to make sure that we build in greater resiliency and diversity into
our tree canopy,” Files said. In addition to Live Oak, Island residents
will be able to take home two five-gallon shade trees of popular species such
as Wax Myrtle, a Texas native that attracts migratory birds and is an excellent
tree for small yards. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Most of the species being offered are from the Texas A&M
Forest Service’s recommended list for Galveston Island. They include Overcup
Oak, Bur Oak, Bald Cypress, American Sycamore, Cedar Elm, Sweet Bay Magnolia,
Yaupon, Wax Myrtle, Blackgum, and Sweetgum. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Quantities are limited, however, and will be made available on a
first-come-first-served basis. The event will be held in the parking lot behind
City Hall at 26<sup>th</sup> and Ball. To qualify, residents should bring
a utility or water bill to identify the island address where the trees will be
planted. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Planting trees in Galveston Island is essential to
restoring and rebuilding communities and improve quality of life,” said Wendy
Craven, the Apache Foundation’s Program Director. “The Foundation is pleased to
take part in the Island’s reforestation efforts and we look forward to
contributing again in the future.” </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Tree Conservancy, founded in 2009, works closely with the City
of Galveston and other non-profits to restore the island’s forest canopy.
Galveston lost an estimated 40,000 trees as a result of salt water flooding
from Hurricane Ike. Since then, the all-volunteer organization has
spearheaded a variety of popular tree-planting initiatives in association local
neighborhood associations, businesses, foundations and civic groups. Thus far,
using private donations and grants, it has helped plant over </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">8,600 trees,
including scores of large oaks on city streets and parks.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> <b>At a Glance</b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Great Galveston Tree Giveaway V – 2000 Shade Trees</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Saturday, Noveber 10</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">8:00 am – 12 noon<br />
2601 Ball – corner of Ball and 26<sup>th</sup></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Pick up two #5 Trees and one bag of mulch; bring a Galveston
Island utility/water bill</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">To volunteer, email Priscilla Files at <a href="mailto:TreesForGalveston@yahoo.com"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">TreesForGalveston@yahoo.com</span></a>,
visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GalvestonIslandTreeConservancy"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://www.facebook.com/GalvestonIslandTreeConservancy</span></a>
or text/call 409 – 599 – 6357.</span></div>
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Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-6952126218084113332012-11-05T06:16:00.000-06:002012-11-05T06:16:03.105-06:00Garden Expansion...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the challenges associated with gardening in a semi-tropical environment is that plants just don’t know when to die. For example – my tomato plants are covered with green fruit, the squash are squashing, peppers peppering and the eggplant are still going strong.<br />
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Some gardeners might think this is a good thing. Problem is – if you don’t pull these “survivors” there’s no room to plant traditional fall crops like broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, mustard, etc. That’s the dilemma. We don’t want to trash these producing plants, but there is no room to plant anything else. The only solution – build more beds.<br />
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irrigation. I’ve really come to love the battery operated solenoids by
Dig. They’ve been super-dependable, easy to operate and so far, no
repairs required. They’re a little pricey but you get what you pay for.<br />
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far as soil goes, I bought 4 yards of bed mix from El Jardin and had it
delivered. That was a little pricey too but in for a penny in for a
pound. Filling the beds required a shovel, wheelbarrow and LOTS of
ibuprofen.<br />
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I decided to lay weed barrier down in these
new beds. I’ve never used it before but despite several attempts to kill
the Bermuda grass/weeds, I didn’t get everything. Hopefully this
barrier will help reduce problems later on. <br />
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The final step was spreading a couple of pickup loads of mulch/chips from the Galveston recycling center on to the walkway. I’m really starting to like this material. Seems like they’re grinding it a little finer these days, making this recycled product more suitable for gardening/landscape use. There are still some pretty big junks in there but not bad.<br />
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Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-24346036361469814322012-10-30T17:25:00.000-05:002012-10-30T17:25:28.830-05:00A Visit to Deborah's Garden...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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a quick look around and then headed across the street to check out <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GreenHouseFoundation/info">Deborah’s Garden</a>
(DG). Between the market and DG, there’s a kind of a holistic, organic
gardening synergy that makes me want to break out some of my vintage 60’s T
shirts.
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We checked in to Deborah’s Garden several years ago but
decided that public gardening was – well, just too public. I’m not a joiner and
don’t always play well with others. But that’s <i>my</i> problem – NOT Deborah’s and there are some pretty cool things going on in this local community garden.</div>
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Like most community gardens, participants pay a fee and are then
assigned a (raised) bed. After that, it’s up to each individual person to
decide what to do with it (this is the part where I get a little freaky). Some
folks have obviously spent serious time growing and maintaining their plot –
others not so much. There are all different kinds of things being grown from
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One of the latest developments at DG is the addition of a
chicken coop with 16 clucking residents. This too is a community effort and
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Fall is an excellent time of year for major garden renovations. I've got lots of projects planned for my aging landscape.<br />
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Last week I gave the Esperanza and Pride of Barbados a
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I’m always amazed at how fast these things grow. There are
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For some reason Brown Garden Snails absolutely love my Bird
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My Mexican lime is finally fruiting. The tree definitely has
some kind of virus or other disease but I haven’t had time to get it diagnosed.
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Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-28722292919895490812012-10-23T13:49:00.000-05:002012-10-24T07:42:25.926-05:00Vietnam Memorial Gardens and Museum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Galveston County boasts one of the most active Master Gardener
programs in Texas. They are consistently recognized for their
outstanding outreach efforts, focusing on various aspects of home
horticulture. They do such an incredible job that sometimes we forget
that there are other MG programs doing some pretty cool things as well.<br />
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While
visiting Mineral Wells (Parker County) the other day, we stumbled
across the <a href="http://www.nationalvnwarmuseum.org/index.htm" target="_blank">National Vietnam Museum</a>. Sorry to say – I’d never heard of
it or knew such a tribute existed. We stopped in to explore (BTW – it’s
located on the <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/lake-mineral-wells" target="_blank">Mineral Wells State Park Trailway</a>) and discovered a very unique place.<br />
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There was Vietnam era memorabilia, tanks, armored
vehicles, even a helicopter. But most impressive to us were the
surrounding gardens – designed, installed and maintained by the Parker
County Master Gardeners.<br />
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The Meditation Garden was well
designed and used numerous native and drought tolerant plant materials.
The crushed granite walking surface forms a labyrinth, lined with native
stone. The gazebo provides a comfortable seating area.<br />
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The
Contemplation Garden has a similar look and feel, providing visual
continuity as visitors move through the grounds. This area adjoins a
replica of “The Vietnam Memorial Wall.” A very somber reminder of lives
lost in this conflict. <br />
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The Vietnam National Museum is an excellent example of just one way in which the Master Gardener program
supports Texas communities.Thanks Parker County MGers...<br />
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Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-53164522572524103112012-10-22T07:00:00.001-05:002012-10-22T07:03:15.915-05:00Galveston's Own Farmers Market<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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We left before the entertainment began but it looked like
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Located on Post Office (Ave. E), behind the Antique
Warehouse (25<sup>th</sup>) and across from Debroah’s Garden. The market is
held on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. Probably a good idea to get there early if
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/GalvestonsOwnFarmersMarket" target="_blank">Check them out on Facebook... </a></div>
Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-2207660688064770912012-10-17T06:52:00.000-05:002012-10-17T06:53:46.946-05:00Clark Gardens - a Hidden Treasure...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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located 60 miles west of Fort Worth. This 20+ mile stretch between Mineral
Wells and Weatherford is part of the <a href="http://www.railstotrails.org/index.html" target="_blank">Rails to Trails Program</a>. Rails to Trails
converts abandoned railroad lines to walking/bicycling/equestrian trailways. It
was perfect weather and the cycling was fantastic!<br />
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Anyway – as we were riding our bikes (pretty much in the
middle of nowhere) we saw a sign for <a href="http://www.clarkgardens.org/" target="_blank">Clark Gardens</a>. Although we were pooped
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I remember hearing about Clark Gardens from some of my
former Extension colleagues in Dallas/Tarrant/Parker Counties but I had no idea
it was so impressive. Among the various displays you’d expect to see at a
high-end botanical garden, they were also trialing more iris, day lilies and cannas
than any research facility I’ve ever visited. The rose trial was extensive as
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Then – just about the time we thought we’d seen it all, we
turned a corner and discovered the largest “train garden” I’ve ever seen. A G
scale model train running through a series of bridges, landscapes, etc. No less
than 6 different trains running at the same time.<br />
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OK - I could go on here, describing Clark Gardens but let’s
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Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-32986013670414023502012-10-16T07:29:00.000-05:002012-10-16T07:30:25.140-05:00October - Galveston Gardening Happy Hour<div class="post-title entry-title">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Mark your calendar for the upcoming Galveston Gardening Happy Hour
(GGHH) to be held on October 17th (Wednesday) from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the
Wizard - 2325 Church Street here in Galveston. </span></div>
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As usual - we'll have a few door prizes and giveaways. and hopefully everyone will leave with "something."<br />
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Don't forget to bring plants or other garden goodies to share with participants.<br />
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ALSO - GGHH participants are "encouraged" (but certainly not required) to bring stuff like...<br />
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Pictures of your yard or garden... <br />
(Mine are on my phone)<br />
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Plant problems...<br />
(I'll have a scope set up for a close look at bugs and other critters)<br />
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And gardening topics you would like to discuss... <br />
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You can also find more info and comments on the GG Facebook page...<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galveston-Gardening/149847965033073">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galveston-Gardening/149847965033073</a> <br />
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Hope to see you there... <br />
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<i>Remember - the GGHH is not a club, organization, volunteer group or
society. No dues, membership fees or entrance requirements. Just a group
of folks getting together to discuss gardening on this tiny sliver of
land we call Galveston Island (Oh BTW - mainlanders ALWAYS welcome!!!).
While, of course, enjoying a beverage of choice.</i>Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-22359435875663493662012-10-09T14:42:00.000-05:002012-10-09T14:42:08.128-05:00East End Garden Tour...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-51537687180022213252012-09-30T21:46:00.001-05:002012-09-30T21:46:47.065-05:00HUGE Gardening Weekend in G-ton…<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<a href="http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/educational_programs_1012.htm" target="_blank"><b>Annual Ornamental and Perennial Plant Sale</b></a><br />
<i>Sponsored by the Galveston County Master Gardeners</i><br />
<a href="http://www.eastendhistoricdistrict.org/EEHDA-FallGardenTour2012.pdf" target="_blank"><b><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></b></a>
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<a href="http://www.eastendhistoricdistrict.org/EEHDA-FallGardenTour2012.pdf" target="_blank"><b>East End Garden Tour</b></a><br />
<i>Sponsored by Galveston’s <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>East End
Historical District </i></div>
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Oh and don't forget - Saturday night is also Art Walk... </div>
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This is one of my favorite times of year. There are a few breaks in summer temperatures, a little rain once in awhile AND the annual Ornamental and Perennial Preview and Plant Sale. Last fall was kind of a crap shoot given the lack of rain and relentless heat. But this fall is a different story and may be one of the best in a long time to get new plants established in the landscape.<br />
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The Preview and Sale are sponsored by the Galveston County Master Gardeners. Dr. J and his army of MG'ers will be on hand to make this a spectacular event. BUT be sure to get there early because it is generally a quick sell out!!! They often publish a list of the available plants and I suggest you check the website/list BEFORE entering the shopping area <a href="http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/index.htm">http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/educ_programs/index.htm</a><br />
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Here are the details...<br />
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<span class="userContent"><b>ORNAMENTAL & PERENNIAL PLANT SALE PREVIEW</b><br /> Saturday, September 29, 2012<br /> 9:00am until 11:00am<br /> Johnson Community Center - Carbide Park<br /> <br />
Heidi Sheesley of Treesearch Farms will give a PowerPoint presentation
highlighting the plants that will be available at the October 6th
Ornamental & Perennial Sale.</span><br />
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<b><span class="userContent">ORNAMENTAL & PERENNIAL PLANT SALE</span></b><br />Saturday, October 6, 2012<span class="fcb"><br />9:00am</span> until <span class="fcb">1:00pm <span class="userContent"><br />Johnson Community Center - Carbide Park<span itemprop="description"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="fcb"><span class="userContent"><span itemprop="description">The
annual Ornamental and Perennial Plant Sale offers a variety of plants
suitable for Galveston County including heat-tolerant perennials,
shade-loving plants, tropicals, gingers, plants for butterfly or
hummingbird gardens, and hard-to-find varieties... especially hardy
ones! The sale will be held in the parking lot next to the Wayne Johnson
Community Center in Carbide Park, 4102 Main Street (FM 519). La Marque,
Texas 77568.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="fcb"><span class="userContent"><span itemprop="description">For more info email </span></span></span><span class="fcb"><span class="userContent"><span itemprop="description"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="mailto:galv3@wt.net">GALV3@wt.net</a></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="fcb"><span class="userContent"><span itemprop="description">See you there... </span></span></span></span>Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-87492484298304648452012-09-24T06:43:00.000-05:002012-09-24T06:56:13.948-05:00Road Trip to Garvin Gardens...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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places. This past week we were in Hot Springs, Arkansas and had the opportunity
to visit <a href="http://www.garvangardens.org/" target="_blank">Garvin Woodland Gardens</a>. It’s a beautiful place right on Lake
Hamilton. Garvin is truly a “woodland” garden, taking advantage of the native
habitat and plant materials. The buildings and hardscape blend in with the
surroundings.<br />
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I took several pics but here are just a few (including a
short video) to give you an idea of how nice it is. Definitely a place to visit
if you’re in the area.<br />
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Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-73307452621696759902012-09-17T07:22:00.000-05:002012-09-17T07:22:31.263-05:00September - Galveston Gardening Happy Hour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Mark your calendar for the upcoming Galveston Gardening Happy Hour
(GGHH) to be held on September 19th (Wednesday) from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the
Wizard - 2325 Church Street here in Galveston. </span></div>
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As usual - we'll have a few door prizes and giveaways. and hopefully everyone will leave with "something."<br />
<br />
Don't forget to bring plants or other garden goodies to share with participants.<br />
<br />
ALSO - GGHH participants are "encouraged" (but certainly not required) to bring stuff like...<br />
<br />
Pictures of your yard or garden... <br />
(Mine are on my phone)<br />
<br />
Plant problems...<br />
(I'll have a scope set up for a close look at bugs and other critters)<br />
<br />
And gardening topics you would like to discuss... <br />
<br />
You can also find more info and comments on the GG Facebook page...<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galveston-Gardening/149847965033073">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Galveston-Gardening/149847965033073</a> <br />
<br />
Hope to see you there... <br />
<br />
<i>Remember - the GGHH is not a club, organization, volunteer group or
society. No dues, membership fees or entrance requirements. Just a group
of folks getting together to discuss gardening on this tiny sliver of
land we call Galveston Island (Oh BTW - mainlanders ALWAYS welcome!!!).
While, of course, enjoying a beverage of choice.</i>Galveston Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03242774014100115452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7866561986080812742.post-35521162640755801862012-09-03T07:36:00.000-05:002012-09-03T07:36:00.630-05:00Organic vs. Chemical...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Like many things in life – the topic of organic gardening
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complicated. There are extremists on either side of the issue that, more often
than not, have just enough information to be dangerous.</div>
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REMEMBER. One of the greatest sources of environmental
contamination is the use of agrichemicals for turfgrass maintenance. Many of
these turf products often end up contaminating surface and groundwater
resources, as well as our bays and estuaries. The main cause – misapplication.
If your’re going to fertilize this fall or apply some other lawn chemical(s),
READ THE LABEL and apply it CAREFULLY!!! </div>
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Some of y'all may have noticed that I’ve been posting less
frequently these days. That’s because this is my least favorite time of the
year here in TX. Oh sure – we got a heck of a lot more rain this year than last
but it is still a good old Texas summer. Hot, dry, brown and hard to work
outside for very long.</div>
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I’ve started thinking about fall and looking forward to
cooler temperatures but this is gardening hell as far as I’m concerned. I’m
just watering frequently and trying to hold things together in the landscape
until conditions improve.</div>
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But – there are some pretty incredible things about living
in Galveston, even at this time of year. Last night’s Blue Moon is a perfect
example. We gathered at the beach for a bonfire and enjoyed the show.</div>
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