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Greetings!
By the time you read this, I'll be on my way to Dallas! I'm headed to the Dallas Arboretum for the Plant Trials Field Day. Growers from all over the country send plants to be tested there, and we industry people pay close attention. If a plant makes it in the hot, hot, hot Dallas Trial Garden, it just might make it here too! I promise - I'll write about the plants that really catch my eye next.
The phone service at Papershell will be turned off at the end of the month, so if you have a question, or just want to say hello, please don't hesitate to email me. I am pretty good about checking email - I'll get right back to you.
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My friend Amy also wanted me to mention that she is selling her greenhouse (the one at Papershell behind the barn). The structure is pre-assembled (and all manuals are included). It's a metal frame, 8 feet by 12 feet, and is 7 feet tall inside. You can read more about it here. She is asking $1200 for the greenhouse. Please don't contact me about it. You can call her at (713) 516-3627. If you like, you can also email her.
I'm changing the format of the newsletter a bit. More and more people are accessing their emails on cell phones, and I'm going to be moving to a more responsive format soon. Meanwhile, I'm starting to shift some of the content to our website where it's searchable. Also, if you're reading this on a cell phone, I hope it will be easier to read. If you want to click the link below to read the longer article, you can, either on the phone or on a computer. The website is already mobile-responsive. Now I need to work on this newsletter format, too! I welcome your feedback, too. What would you like to see change (or not change) in the newsletter?
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 | | Go on, treat yourself! |
Thanks again and stay cool out there! |
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Time for Tropicals!
Hot enough for ya? When you think you truly cannot stand it, remember that our warm summer weather allows us to grow some of the most beautiful blooming tropical plants on Earth.
Here are just a few of my favorites.
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The Chinese (or tropical) hibiscus is easy to grow in pots or in flowerbeds but must be protected from winter's chill. Read more about the watering, sun and fertilizer needs of this glossy shrub here:
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Cascades of bougainvillea are perfect spilling over rock walls, down hanging baskets or over arbors. Yes, they have thorns. But you can minimize thorns and maximize flowers with a few simple care techniques. Read more here:
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You can grow your own tropical Hawaiian lei! Plumeria is a long-lived plant if cared for during the winter. And can't you picture the night air perfumed with the aroma of these lovely blossoms? Read more about plumeria here:
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Are You Planting Fall Tomatoes?
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I am gearing up again to do battle with those dern leaf-footed bugs. Yes, it's time to start thinking about the fall tomatoes. If you grow from seed, it's really time to get busy. You need to select a variety, get the seed and get them in the ground. If you start from nursery plants, you have a bit more time but not much. Read about the best varieties for the fall garden, and how to get them off to a good start here:
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Summer Lawn Care
Does this look like your lawn?
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It's hot out there, and your lawn need you! Considering that the lawn is the single largest element in the garden, it's important to take care of it properly. The article below will explain watering, fertilizing, weeding, and pest control for the summer garden.
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Thanks for reading,
Elizabeth Barrow
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