Re: Two questions

**G* L* <g*@gmail.com>**

I lost 3 variegated Pittosporum, a couple of Tea Olive. Most others leafed
out eventually. Geri Atlanta Zone 8A

On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 12:51 PM, Duane Campbell <dcamp911@gmail.com> wrote:

> Did anyone lose plants during this harsh winter that had survived for
> years in their gardens? It might be useful to assemble a list. Most
> surprisingly, I lost several 20 year old colonies of sempervivums. Also
> most of the Euphorbia myrsinites, some sedums, oriental poppy, one buddlea
> (maybe).
>
> Second question. Does anyone know why boxwood cuttings donât compost? If I
> throw my hedge clippings in the compost pile, and even if I cut them up
> they are still there a year later when I harvest the compost.
>
> Duane Campbell
> Syndicated garden columnist
> Author: Best of Green Space; 30 Years of Composted Columns
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