Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Gardens of the Philbrook

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jay White

This past weekend, the yupneck and his lovely wife took a much-needed break.   We headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma for a little R&R.  If you have never been to Tulsa, you should make a goal to go.  I have been several … Continue reading →

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The Potato Box Experiment Is A Complete Failure

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Jay White

Well, all of the foliage of the potatoes in my potato box died so I decided to take the boxes apart and harvest my 200 lbs of potatoes.   Imagine my shock when I took the sides down from the box … Continue reading →

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Save Money On Perennials Now!

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Jay White

This may sound funny, but I hate buying plants.  You see, I am cheap and plants are expensive.  Even though I love getting new plants for the garden, I just cannot bring myself to pay what most nurseries want for … Continue reading →

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Daikon

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Jay White

The other day I was at lunch in BCS (that is Bryan-College Station for all you non-Aggies out there) with several Masters of Horticulture.  We were talking about our gardens and I mentioned that my daikon were doing really well.  … Continue reading →

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Daylilies-A Month of Blooms

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Jay White

Very few plants in my garden give me as much enjoyment as my daylilies.  Early in April, I start watching them.  I am looking for that first sign of stalks. When I see these I know that soon, the green … Continue reading →

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