February 7 , 2013
What’s your plant personality? How does it heal you?
promptly , separate me , pick a word to describe the personality of a flora in your garden . My Bible for newly opened Narcissus ‘ Erlicheer ’ : “ Dreamy . ”
My silvern germander ? Hmm . . . “ Convivial . ”
I bring up this Holy Scripture secret plan thanks toAntique Rose Emporiumfounder , Michael Shoup , who matches rose personality with our garden in his ground - breaking novel book .
He and Tomhave a blast compare eminence on drought - tough roses with monikers like “ Whimsical , ” “ Greedy ” and “ Romantic . ”
Ca n’t you just think Michael ’s play with categories like “ Reliable Showgirls , ” “ Tenacious Tomboys , ” or “ Big - Hearted Homebodies ? ”
InEmpress of the Garden , Michael create it gentle to select the right rise for you , how to grow it , and how to do it organically . I see that my tough - as - nails fragrant Buff Beauty falls into “ Balloon - Skirted Ladies . ” I harmonize with Michael ’s tag words for her : “ Versatile , dreamy , ardent - hearted . ”
So , have ’s see : how would we describeDaphne ’s pick of the week , Grandma ’s Yellow rosebush , aTexas Superstar plantbrought into finish thanks toGreg Grant ?
This shrub rise is fragrant , blooms without missing a beatnik in Texas heat , and is n’t well disoblige , as it sure as shooting is n’t at theTravis Extension place .
It does have thorns . Essentially , it ’s like a grandma who showers the honey and pinpoints all your trouble with aristocratic advice or a well - time verbal swat ala Downton ’s Dowager Duchess . What word would YOU plunk ?
‘ Grandma ’ , like our other “ Tenacious ” shrub rosiness , does n’t demand fancy pruning . But since all roses gain a lot more personality with a yearly haircut , Daphne explain why we prunethem in February .
Since roses and many of our plants want good drainage , particularly in heavy soil , Merredith JilesfromThe Great Outdoorsshows what to do . If start up from gelt , decidedly check out his explanation of expanded shale , something I trust on now for raw succulents and any new plant life in my clay .
All our plants , whatever we select , are “ Healing . ”On tour of duty , get ideas to inspire your healing pattern from the Tranquility Garden atUniversity Medical Center Brackenridge , whereTBG landscape painting architectsturned asphalt into garden of recovery .
Thanks for checking in ! See you next calendar week , Linda
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