Re: Questions from a mild climate gardener
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Questions from a mild climate gardener
- From: W*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 10:08:20 EDT
In a message dated 5/18/99 9:33:06 AM CST, lowery@teamzeon.com writes:
<< Nan, I envy your mild climate and your ability to garden year around (I
lived in a tropical area for a few years and know how it can be!); however, I
would desperately miss the brilliant fall foliage, the smooth blankets of
snow, and the joyous spring that brings plants forth that require the winter
chill. >>
How right you are!! My son keeps telling me I should move to Florida (where
he lives). Unless I've missed something somewhere, everything is so boring!
We don't get much snow here which I lament but I dearly enjoy the "naked"
trees in the winter! Each variety has a different "look" and personality.
Almost hate to see them filled with leaves because, "when dressed," they lose
their individuality. Someday, I want to learn how to differentiate between
the kinds of trees by their branching characteristics?
BTW, does anyone know of any web-sites or books that has any such info?
My dad could tell the type of Oaks by their bark, I think.
And when my brother stokes his fireplace, he can tell me what kind of wood
each log is.
Best Wishes to you all --
Barb
USDA Zone 5, Rock Island, IL
"What this country needs is dirtier fingernails & cleaner minds." Will Rogers
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