Love lies bleeding, also known as amaranth, is a gorgeous plant getting monstrously tall with breathtaking, pink, weeping plumes of blossoms.
Nope, I’m not talking about my eccentric hobby that turned into Falk Nurseries. I’m thinking of actual nut trees that grow here in Manitoba.
Shelterbelts have been utilized a long time on the prairies. After the dust bowl of the 1930s people realize how important it was to protect their real estate from blowing away.
I thought it would be fun to chat about the influence of plants at Christmas. Until you take the time to contemplate them, most of us don’t realize the significance of plants and spiritual holidays.
Now where did we leave off last time? Oh yes I was talking about plants being too close to the house causing heat and drought damage to the plant.
Today’s commonly asked question is “How close can I plant a tree to my house?” That depends, what kind of tree?
I myself am not a big fan of evergreens. Personally I just am not that impressed. They have slower growth rates and are higher maintenance.
We have entered the season now where pumpkins are everywhere. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin carving, pumpkin lattes, and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING!
I must admit this plant probably made many garden enthusiasts’ hearts bleed as it simply couldn’t be found this year.
I remember going for a car ride with my parents through Mitchel when I was around 15 years old. I was just beginning to grow my knowledge of trees as my interest in them was increasing.