Garden Notes

PULSE, n. from the Latin word puls meaning porridge of beans, peas, etc. 1. the edible seed of peas, beans, lentils or any similar plants producing pods. 2. any plant producing pulse. A legume is a category of plants that produce seeds in pods that split open on two sides to reveal the fruits.

Fall is the time to think about planning for the coming bare-root season when fruit trees and other plants are available in the bare-root stage which makes them cheaper to purchase and handle.

This Article is Reprinted from the 2014 Fall Garden Notes Newsletter Creative gardening with succulents allows you to free up your creativity and channel your inner artist in some easy, pretty much fail-safe projects using low maintenance succulents as the centerpiece.

Fall soil remains warm enough for planting trees, shrubs, most ornamentals, and cool season edibles. If we are fortunate, rain will provide all the water gardens need over the next few months. Working in our gardens can provide serenity, exercise, produce, and beauty that changes with the seasons.

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