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Frosty Freezy Carmichael

by angela@diggingbliss | Dec 2, 2004 | Uncategorized

We’ve had several consecutive days of frosts or freezes (3? 4? 5?). I’m starting to see some casualties. Nothing’s dead, but I think I’m going to end up with a fair bit of top-kill on the following: Mexican bush sage, echium, my veggies, some...

Finally planted sweet peas

by angela@diggingbliss | Nov 21, 2004 | Uncategorized

I’ve been feeling pretty proud of myself lately for getting my bulbs and “Annie’s plants” (4″ perennials from Annie’s Annuals)in the ground. I guess I’m proud because I did something for which the reward comes later. Now that...

Cottony Cushion Scale…

by angela@diggingbliss | Nov 19, 2004 | Uncategorized

… It’s not just for breakfast anymore. 😉 But a few of my newly planted citrus trees have it. According to the UC Pest Note on cottony cushion scale, a few natural enemies provide “excellent control.” Cool, I don’t have to spray! Not...

Bulb Closure… almost

by angela@diggingbliss | Nov 10, 2004 | Uncategorized

Finally got all my bulbs planted except for one bag of paperwhites which I’ll use for forcing. I’m sure I’ll forget where I planted many of them and will have some nice surprises come springtime. Most bulbs went in the ground, but I also stuck some...

by angela@diggingbliss | Oct 31, 2004 | Uncategorized

Meet Annie and Dan… They are a 12-week-old rat terrier/chihuahua brother and sister we just adopted from the S.P.C.A. They are the sweetest, silliest, most playful and affectionate little puppies! Posted by...

Bulb Log

by angela@diggingbliss | Oct 27, 2004 | Uncategorized

Making progress with my bulb planting… In the ground so far: Species tulips (Tulipa saxatilis), Dutch iris ‘Blue Ribbon’, Anemone ‘Blue Poppy’, Allium ‘Gladiator’, Freesia ‘Double Blue’, and ‘Angelique’...

by angela@diggingbliss | Oct 22, 2004 | Uncategorized

Just getting going with some cuttings and seedlings that were cooped up on my kitchen counter for too long. Posted by...