Re: Ivy of the Year announced

**"Diana Pederson" g*@enabling-gardens.com**

Dear Suzanne:

Is there any truth to the story my grandmother used to tell me about ivy not
growing in rooms where a gas stove is located?  I ask this because I just
finished moving everything I own from a two-story with basement townehouse
to a one-story without basement townehouse for medical reasons.  I love ivy
but remember my grandmother telling me this "fact".

By the way, please send me your email address so I can correspond with you
privately about your book on ivies. I am still planning on publishing a
review of that book but need to check some facts with you first.  I don't
want to publish myths versus facts if I can avoid it.

Thank you in advance,
Diana Pederson (gardenwriter@enabling-gardens.com)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Suzanne Pierot" <suzanne@hvi.net>
To: <gardenwriters@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 12:04 PM
Subject: [GWL] Ivy of the Year announced

>                     PRESS RELEASE
>
>     IVY OF THE YEAR 2003  - 'GOLDEN INGOT'
>
> Hedera helix 'Golden Ingot' has been chosen as "Ivy of the Year 2003" by
the
> American Ivy Society.
>
> This variegated ivy, which came from Denmark, attracts immediate attention
> with its bright yellow leaves edged with dark green, and splashed in the
> center with vibrant green and gray.  It is a "Variegated" "Ivy-Ivy" in the
> Pierot Classification System.  In field-tests H.h. 'Golden Ingot' has
proven
> exceptional in many ways:  it is hardy in cold areas down to minus 20 F
and
> it can be grown in full sun to almost full shade, depending on where you
> live.  It is easy to grow, moderately self-branching and not invasive.
>
> The "Ivy of the Year" is chosen by a committee made up of members of the
> American Ivy Society, nurserymen and growers across the United States.
> 'Golden Ingot' underwent a three year trial period in various climate
areas;
> Southern California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
>
> The secret to successful outdoor planting of H.h. 'Golden Ingot' and all
> other variegated ivies is to plant them in lightly shaded areas that are
out
> of winter wind and sun.  The California nursery reported that they grew it
> in full sun for over 3 years, but cautions that although their "full sun"
is
> sunnier than Pennsylvania or Ohio, the temperature is milder due to ocean
> breezes.
>
> The Ohio test garden noted that H.h. 'Golden Ingot' came through many very
> cold winters without damage, it ws grown in 40-50% shade and still
> maintained its bright yellow and green color.
>
> The Pennsylvania grower commented that the gold is more intense in the
> springtime because of the bright light and cool temperature.  The
> yellow-gold coloration may go to a more crreamy color in high
temperatures.
> All
> variegated ivies have less intense coloring in the shade than where there
is
> more light.
>
> Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.  There is a misconception that you
> shouldn't fertilize variegated ivies because it encourages green growth.
> This is an old wives tale.  All ivies, whether green or variegated, should
> have regular feedings.
>
>                                             --oOo--
> For more information on the Pierot Classification System or for general
ivy
> information go to www.ivy.org.  Click on "Between the Vines".  Or
> Email:  Suzanne@hvi.net
> Photo has been posted on the Garden Writers photo site
>
>
>
>
>
>
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