Re: Gardens & Weather

> 	Another shrub I have never heard of...although I believe one would
> have to see the Orixa you describe to appreciate it. 

Probably.  :)  I do like the glossiness of the dark green leaves, but I
don't find it particularly ornamental.  It's a great filler plant for those
spots where everything else dies, though.

> For now I will stay
> with trying the Dirca, see how that one turns out. A propagator I do
> business with says the Dirca needs extra moisture to do well. Looks like
> everyone has differing opinions. I have found that often opinions are just
> that and not always based upon actual experience. thanks for your input.

I'm sure that it likes water a lot -- it has 'palustris' in the name which
you know means 'swampy' or 'marshy'.  From what I can tell it does
fine in other places too if the soil is 'regular'.  Just don't plant
it at the top of a sand dune.  ;)

> 	Thunder and threats here this morning, but no real rain...which we
> need.I actually began watering the garden this week.

We had a 'misting' yesterday.  Our prediction today is for a 70% chance
of thunderstorms, but the sky is blue and the sun is shining.  I don't 
think it's going to happen.

Chris

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