Jackpine Radical Gardening

I’m told the squirrels like to re-landscape, especially with the tulips. I do have some out front, but not the same variety as in the back. The front ones were planted by the previous owner about 7 years ago, he thinks. They bloomed for the first time 2 years ago, so he may have planted them too deep. But he claims he did not plant any in…[Read more]

Milk of the Poppy!

Beautiful! It is strange about the Tulips…odd. I have some that have bloomed for over 30 years…they were here when we moved in, along with the daffodils.

Florida sure has a bunch of problems with invasive species.

Uh oh.

I think we will pass. We inherited Australia’s eucalyptus trees.  Someone had the bright idea of importing them to replace all the giant redwoods they cut down to build all those nice craftsman style houses in Berkeley. I actually like eucalyptus, but they are a pain in the ass.

Indeed! Now the only thing I have to worry about is being chased by all the coyotes that will pick up my scent as I walk through the neighbourhood. According to the package, “Coyotes can come from any direction.” Uh oh.

If it’s any consolation, your shoes are safe from raccoon damage.

I seem to recall a controversy about street-side gardens in Oregon or Washington state, too. I think they did get the permission to do that, and of course, it took off in popularity with everyone.

There is one house I drive by sometimes in this neighborhood that has a decent garden and small ‘orchard’ in their front yard. They’re also on a corner…[Read more]

There have been other places where this has happened, too. Maybe everyone will come to their senses sooner or later.