Garden Alphabet: Catalpa
Garden Alphabet: Catalpa This large catalpa trees grows in a yard a few lots away. These lovely flowers will turn into large bean-shaped pods of seeds later in the season. Catalpa Continue Reading
Garden History: The importance of trees (Botanic Garden, Sydney, Australia)
Trees surround us and fill our gardens, for the most part, but we often ignore them. Read any article about gardening and you will see that many of us focus Continue Reading
Video: In the garden…June 6, 2013: A friendly squirrel, the last potatoes and a few signs of life
The warehouse store “garden in a bag” is finally showing some signs of life. Also, a friendly squirrel and a quick check on tomato, zucchini and digging the last of Continue Reading
Video: Container Garden Update 30: Pots on the bench are sprouting and growing!
Checking in on the potting bench today. Geraniums and lantana are starting to sprout. Jacaranda trees are continuing to grow and the oregano is sprouting.. Can’t see the video above? Watch Continue Reading
Garden Decor: A ladder in the garden
A Ladder in the Garden Ladders — whether retired, actual ladders or ladders specially made to be decorative can dress up any gardener. Here an old orchard ladder is used to Continue Reading
Interesting Plant: Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum chinense)
Interesting Plant: Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum) I came across this via Pinterest and stored it away for future use. I am always looking for easy care plants that still bring some Continue Reading
Free Old Oak Tree Computer and Smartphone Wallpapers for June 2013
Here is a selection of free wallpapers for your computer desktop or smartphone. Right-click and select Save Image As… to download them to your own computer. On your smartphone, click Continue Reading
My Favorite Garden Things for May 2013 – Douglas E. Welch
As always, let me know what types of interesting items you would like to see and I will keep an eye out for them especially. — Douglas Garden / Grass and Continue Reading
Looking Back – Videos from Douglas E. Welch – May 2013
Here is a playlist of all the videos I produced in May 2013. You can find all my past videos on my YouTube Channel. If you enjoy a video, please Continue Reading
Garden Alphabet: Datura from Santa Cruz Island
Garden Alphabet: Datura from Santa Cruz Island Granted, Datura (Jimson Weed) isn’t something that everyone would want or have in their garden, but I have always found its flowers to be Continue Reading