Great video, Jim. You jam packed it with so many wonderful facts about the value of leaves. May we all take heed and better care for this planet we steward.
I tried to take advantage of the upcoming cold spell(s) by planting nearly 100 new daffodils earlier this week, after I had first refrigerated them for about 5 weeks during our warm autumn in zone 8A in NC. I try to work with nature whenever possible.
A few of the many birds I feed insist on drinking from the water in the ant baffle used for the hummingbird feeder. Long after the hummers have left, I maintain the fresh water there even though there's a clean bird bath nearby. I have to remember to take it down and put it up every day or they yell at me 😂 Wish I could bring more plants in but I've enjoyed our long season, had a bloom on a mostly dead Lobelia in the red, white and blue container this week. It will be interesting to see how plants take this sudden dip.
Well it is that time of year. My ‘Winters Joy’ Camellia had its open blooms live through a long 29° night!? That one seems to be proving to live up to its zone 6 status! (I’m in Buffalo) Happy Thanksgiving!
I had planted a Juliette Cleyera a couple months ago then moved it a couple weeks ago. I’m in zone 8 but I think I’m going to cover it to try and prevent shock. Don’t know if that’s necessary but I’ll do it anyway. 🤞🏻
Here in Central Texas (8b) temperatures have been zigzagging a bit for us. Wednesday of last week we had 66°/36°F for our high/low. By Sunday, we were at 81°/61°F. Yesterday we had 56°/36°F and we're there today. The middle of next week we have lows in the low-mid 50s with our first rain forecast in over two weeks. That's probably the worst part for us. While certainly not as cold as your area, we're getting infrequent rains. Our soil, which is mostly limestone underneath the root areas, doesn't retain much moisture.
I love the many advantages of leaving the leaves. Am I being too crazy by blowing off the whole leaves and reintroducing the shredded leaves. I can't remember if you clean up the leaves in the spring. It seems like a fine balance. Especially if you want to add mulch.
I am in zone 7 Oklahoma. I ordered three 5gal Lemon Cypress to plant because it was still 60-70 degrees everyday. But suddenly temps dropped to freezing and I have these big cypress in nursery pots, what should I do? Do I plant them really quickly or do I need to try to find a way to store them? Thank you!
I’m in zone 5b6a and I forgot to winter protect my big leaf hydrangeas and went through a 27 degree night . Is it too late to winter protect the set buds now since it went thru a freeze or can I still protect it ?
I love your 5 minute Fridays. I’m in Atlanta and appreciate your great tips !!
Great video, Jim. You jam packed it with so many wonderful facts about the value of leaves. May we all take heed and better care for this planet we steward.
I tried to take advantage of the upcoming cold spell(s) by planting nearly 100 new daffodils earlier this week, after I had first refrigerated them for about 5 weeks during our warm autumn in zone 8A in NC. I try to work with nature whenever possible.
A few of the many birds I feed insist on drinking from the water in the ant baffle used for the hummingbird feeder. Long after the hummers have left, I maintain the fresh water there even though there's a clean bird bath nearby. I have to remember to take it down and put it up every day or they yell at me 😂
Wish I could bring more plants in but I've enjoyed our long season, had a bloom on a mostly dead Lobelia in the red, white and blue container this week. It will be interesting to see how plants take this sudden dip.
Hello, Mr. Jim putnam and Stephany and gardeners friends. Happy holidays ❤❤❤❤❤🌻 🌻 🌻.
It’s will be the coldest we’ve had here in Michigan difference is we won’t get above the freezing mark but lows mid to low 20s
Well it is that time of year. My ‘Winters Joy’ Camellia had its open blooms live through a long 29° night!? That one seems to be proving to live up to its zone 6 status! (I’m in Buffalo)
Happy Thanksgiving!
I had planted a Juliette Cleyera a couple months ago then moved it a couple weeks ago. I’m in zone 8 but I think I’m going to cover it to try and prevent shock. Don’t know if that’s necessary but I’ll do it anyway. 🤞🏻
Here in Central Texas (8b) temperatures have been zigzagging a bit for us. Wednesday of last week we had 66°/36°F for our high/low. By Sunday, we were at 81°/61°F. Yesterday we had 56°/36°F and we're there today. The middle of next week we have lows in the low-mid 50s with our first rain forecast in over two weeks. That's probably the worst part for us. While certainly not as cold as your area, we're getting infrequent rains. Our soil, which is mostly limestone underneath the root areas, doesn't retain much moisture.
When will you start planting bulbs?
I lost 2 glass rain gauges to frozen water so I recently purchased a plastic one. Hoping it can hold up better to winter.
Would you ever consider a small greenhouse tucked away somewhere to just tuck a few sensitive pots into?
Happy Holidays Jim! Good show on the usual questions I’d have. Thank you.
I love the many advantages of leaving the leaves. Am I being too crazy by blowing off the whole leaves and reintroducing the shredded leaves. I can't remember if you clean up the leaves in the spring. It seems like a fine balance. Especially if you want to add mulch.
Happy Holidays friends! 🎄
Let’s cross our fingers!
I'm headed for my first hard frost this weekend. My buddleia are still awake 😬. (7b)
I've got two Hosta sending up bloom stalks over dying foliage in north Georgia 😕
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I’m in 6b do you think my mood ring podocarpus will be OK? They were planted about 2 months ago.
I am in zone 7 Oklahoma. I ordered three 5gal Lemon Cypress to plant because it was still 60-70 degrees everyday. But suddenly temps dropped to freezing and I have these big cypress in nursery pots, what should I do? Do I plant them really quickly or do I need to try to find a way to store them? Thank you!
I’m in zone 5b6a and I forgot to winter protect my big leaf hydrangeas and went through a 27 degree night . Is it too late to winter protect the set buds now since it went thru a freeze or can I still protect it ?