It’s good to know what your soil is made of. If I was a gambling man I’d bet that it is sandy around here. As a matter of fact, most soil on Cape Cod is about 85 percent sand, with some silt and clay mixed in. That is, if you exclude the rocks and boulders, […]
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Soil amending
Posted in Flora, Interesting, Tips on February 4, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Recycling the winter and the sea
Posted in Interesting, Tips on January 20, 2011 | 1 Comment »
It’s been a long winter already, and if you are pondering the upcoming spring by the fireplace, you may want to consider the possibilities of what that fire can contribute to your garden. Yes – I am referring to the ash, left over from burning all that wood in the fireplace. Wood ash is a […]
Acquiring plants for your garden
Posted in Interesting, Tips on January 5, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Where do my plants come from? Although I found some native plants present in my yard already, I’ve added well over a hundred different species by purchasing plants and seed. I’ve done both with good results. The following places (some are just in my neck of the woods) are worth checking out: Project Native (Housatonic, MA): http://www.projectnative.org […]
Tiarella cordifolia (foamflower)
Posted in Flora, Plant bio, Tips on December 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This member of the Saxifragaceae family is an excellent shade plant for the woodland garden. I have planted seven of these over the last two years, and they are already starting to form clumps. The species prefers moist and rich soils, but it seems to tolerate the poor and dry Cape Cod soil very well. […]