Re: [gardeners] gardeners Digest V1 #331
c.l. avery (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Thu, 15 Oct 1998 21:16:16 PDT
Phew! I've been "gardening" like mad this past week. The weather here
in the DC area has just been wonderful -- low 70's, warm, sunny, crisp
and cool nights. It's heaven to be outside in a garden of one's own.
I've planted hostas, liriopes around the patio, a rose, daylily, and a
mess of vinca to cover up some bald spots. Planted foxgloves,
snapdragons, and pansies out front in the sun. Now, am I supposed to do
something to them before the frosts come - or do I just leave them alone
and let nature take care of them? I am a new gardener -- just bought
the home in July and this is my first garden attempt ever -- and no
suggestion is too basic and/or self evident for me! Any and all will be
appreciated.
While digging I've uncovered several "sleeping" bug carapaces. Are
they locusts hibernating? Or just shed skins that somehow got several
inches down in the dirt? They look all dry and brown and crispy - but
perfectly intact with all legs and stuff... Mystery? Do I leave them
in amongst the new plants or should I tranfer them to some other plot of
ground?
here's hoping everyone else can have such a glorious day!
Clavery
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