When you decide to start a collection, you will develop “bug vision” almost overnight. I once stopped in the middle of a crosswalk to pick up a dead dragonfly that was in mint condition. A friend was dumbfounded, “How did you even see that??” she asked. That was when it started. Supplies Needed: Case, net, […]
Finish reading: Create Your First Bug Collection!Bugs in Your GardenAuthor: Anne (page 14 of 17)
What starts off resembling an innocuous weed can quickly become an unwanted, low-growing ground cover. Summer rain + warm weather =very happy spurge plants! In a matter of a few weeks, this weed can easily take over your garden. Spurge is a summer annual, but in warm climates it can sprout as early as February […]
Finish reading: Purge that Spurge!So, you’re thinking about making a bug collection? Hooray! I’m super excited and wish I could be there to make it with you. Bug collections are great fun and help us learn more about the natural world. Making a collection needn’t be complicated, and if you want to jump right into it you can read […]
Finish reading: What Do I Need to Know Before Starting an Insect Collection?When I decided to major in horticulture, I noticed one of the required classes was entomology. Entomology is the study of insects, and it sounded like a cool class. During my first quarter at Cal Poly, I met people enrolled in the class who showed me their insect collections. I was a bit shocked
Finish reading: Bug Collecting: Anne’s InitiationDuring my week long vacation in Hawaii, I had the chance to see some incredible sights. Dolphins swam with our snorkel boat, turtles lounged on black sand beaches, and geckos abounded. However, when I uploaded my photos, 90% of my photos were of plants! (You know you’re a plant person when this happens.) One of […]
Finish reading: PlumeriaI’m so excited to have a banner, designed by Holly Guenther (artist extraordinaire) to advertise my TV show, Anne of Green Gardens, whooo hoooo! I’m going to appear a few places this summer, so please come and see me. For starters, on July 2nd at 11 a.m. I’ll be at Scenic Nursery (1313 Scenic Drive) […]
Finish reading: My New Banner!I’ve gotten behind on my blogging, please pardon dear reader. 🙂 When I started writing this post the weather was more “spring-like” so please take that into account! Sweet peas are the epitome of spring. The flowers have a tantalizing, honey-like fragrance that wafts through the garden. On my way to a meeting today, I […]
Finish reading: Sweet Peas=Spring!
The word “mulch” can be a verb OR a noun. To clarify, let’s use them in a sentence. “I am mulching around my plants with shredded bark mulch.” Now, underline the noun and verb just for fun! (kinda takes you back to English class, doesn’t it?) Mulching serves several purposes. It helps conserve soil moisture by […]
Finish reading: Mulch, Mulch, Mulch!I must admit, for the past week I have been in a funk. It started Saturday afternoon, with this weird overall feeling of ennui. I was at a wine festival (Zinfest) that i had really been looking forward to attending. I was annoyed with myself and my attitude, as well as puzzled. Whenever my emotions […]
Finish reading: Passion & GardeningWarm weather is here, and it’s time to get out and explore nature (just be careful of poison oak!) I’m a huge fan of both State and National Parks. This past weekend I explored Mount Diablo State Park, located near Danville, CA. It has the most breathtaking views! To get to the summit, hike 3 […]
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