The warmest spring in history has brought about the earliest flowering and fruiting ever recorded for many plants at Powell Gardens. Meteorological “Summer” begins on June 1st and a visit to the gardens now will reveal some shocking plants at their prime nearly a month ahead of “normal” schedules. The pulsing buzz of the dog day or … Read More
Little did we know that the cold morning (24F) of March 6 would be the last freeze of winter and that day would begin the 2012 growing season. Winter’s coldest low of +6F at our cold spot (+10F around the Visitor Center terraces) would mean our winter was more like the Red River Valley between Texas and Oklahoma! Redbuds, our harbinger … Read More
Improving on tomatoes? Well, sort of! Those who love tomatoes know that the heirloom varieties have the best flavors and an assortment of colors, shapes and textures. Unfortunately most of the varieties are not known for their ease of cultivation when it comes to plant vigor and disease resistance. Tough tomato varieties that are vigorous and … Read More