Post Number 7260
11/24/2012 6:30:35 AM
An arbor embolism
Why trees die in drought:
It has to do with the way trees drink. They don't do it the way we do — they suck water up from the ground all the way to their leaves, through a bundle of channels in a part of the trunk called the xylem. The bundles are like blood vessels.
When drought dries out the soil, a tree has to suck harder. And that can actually be dangerous, because sucking harder increases the risk of drawing air bubbles into the tree's plumbing.
As drought stress increases, you have more and more gas accumulating in the plumbing system, until they can't get any water up into the leaves. This is really bad news for the plant because this is like having an embolism in a human blood vessel.
Post Number 7056
07/07/2012 6:22:40 AM
Stay out of my airspace!
A Colorado judge has ruled that farmers spraying against mosquitoes need to prevent the pesticide from drifting into a neighboring organic farm, likening the action to a form of trespassing.
Post Number 6986
05/20/2012 7:00:44 AM
Roses 2012
Post Number 6910
03/18/2012 10:16:12 AM
In like a (dandy) lion
Dear weeds, it's only mid-March, you shouldn't be growing so much yet
Post Number 6499
05/21/2011 12:19:07 PM
Heavy Showers bring Bright Flowers
Post Number 6182
10/29/2010 6:43:04 AM
Not for jack-o-lanterns
Post Number 6133
09/24/2010 8:43:26 AM
Turns out those overgrown vegetables ARE good for something
Post Number 5850
03/13/2010 6:26:06 AM
Half a million and growing
Post Number 5567
08/21/2009 4:29:28 PM
Oh No! My pumpkins are being attacked by Powdery Mildew!
Post Number 5035
08/23/2008 6:40:56 AM
It IS a pretty flower...
The Denver Daisy was created for the city's 150th anniversary. Seed packets were distributed to local gardeners to grow for the DNC, but it turns out that they are difficult to grow without a lot of extra watering (something not common in our dry climate). So...the DNC planning committee worked hard and got a bunch growing in planters around the city where delegates are likely to see them, but they were not the rousing success that was hoped for back in the spring.
Post Number 4419
06/24/2007 11:22:17 AM
Full Bloom
It's hot hot hot, but the roses are in full bloom!
Post Number 3745
05/26/2006 12:59:59 PM
Flowers in May
I found out I have a Flickr account as part of my Yahoo instant messaging account, so I've gone ahead and activated it and started uploading some images. Right now I have a set of Posted by Jason to Garden
Post Number 3719
05/13/2006 6:42:41 PM
Planting Day
Today we went to Echter's Garden Center and picked up some plants for our garden areas. Cameo, May, and I spend much of the afternoon planting. We got Sarah and Ben half-barrels for them to plant in as well. The we
Post Number 3636
03/31/2006 7:33:00 AM
Youkosa! (Welcome!)
The National Cherry Blossom Festival is in full swing in Washington, D.C.
Post Number 3200
08/14/2005 11:00:18 AM
I visited the Denver Botanic Gardens yesterday for one of their free days. Because it was gray and rainy the crowds that usually come to free days didn't show up, which was nice. Also, the
Post Number 2664
09/25/2004 8:25:23 AM
I picked the first pumpkin from the garden yesterday. It's about 12" and a nice bright orange. I'll probably get 6-10 more out by Halloween. This was a good year for the gourds.
Post Number 2607
08/25/2004 9:47:19 AM
AARGGH! I am so mad! I had a sunflower growing in the garden, and yesterday it finally bloomed. What happens today? A squirrel chews clean through the stalk and knocks it down! All that work, and BAM! snipped off at the base.
Stupid squirrels.
Stupid squirrels.
Post Number 2583
08/15/2004 7:55:31 AM
NO ROCKY FORDS...YET
King Soopers grocery store advertised the first Rocky Ford cantaloupe of the season this week. But when I excitedly went to buy some, there was a disclaimer sign abo
King Soopers grocery store advertised the first Rocky Ford cantaloupe of the season this week. But when I excitedly went to buy some, there was a disclaimer sign abo
Post Number 2542
07/26/2004 12:53:03 PM
I haven't made a garden post in awhile. This year the home garden consists entirely of pumpkins, and the vines have taken over! I've have a number of blooms open the past couple weeks, and yesterday Sarah found a gourd was starting to form. I hope we get
Post Number 2409
05/21/2004 8:00:00 AM
Cooler temperatures and occasional rainfall have kept the lawn looking green, even though we've had three weeks of water restrictions. I've mowed twice now and have noticed the grass is thickening up again and filling in some of the bare spots.
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Post Number 2397
05/13/2004 9:10:48 AM
Here in Colorado, the old addage is that it's safe to plant after Mother's Day. So last week we put in a bunch of flowers in different beds and pumpkins in the garden. And yesterday, we had rain mixed with snow. I don't think it got down to freezing last
Post Number 2355
04/23/2004 7:56:44 AM
At least it's moisture
April 23rd. 32°F. It started snowing last night, and this morning we've got 5cm on the lawn. Not a thick, heavy snow like last year - no broken trees - but the grass and plants will love it, if the cold doesn't
April 23rd. 32°F. It started snowing last night, and this morning we've got 5cm on the lawn. Not a thick, heavy snow like last year - no broken trees - but the grass and plants will love it, if the cold doesn't
Post Number 2331
04/11/2004 10:17:03 AM
April Snow Helps Plants Grow
We had a good amount of snow Friday and Saturday - about 8 cm of thick, wet moisture. Now it's melting off, and our lawn has really greened up. The trees and bushes are budding up, and lots of flowers are starting to pok
We had a good amount of snow Friday and Saturday - about 8 cm of thick, wet moisture. Now it's melting off, and our lawn has really greened up. The trees and bushes are budding up, and lots of flowers are starting to pok
Post Number 2288
03/21/2004 5:41:00 AM
It's not a yard project unless rocks are involved
This weekend it was warm enough to start working on our lawn and garden. We're trying to reseed some of the back grass that died off from two years of drought (I know that water restrictions are c
This weekend it was warm enough to start working on our lawn and garden. We're trying to reseed some of the back grass that died off from two years of drought (I know that water restrictions are c
Post Number 2272
03/12/2004 3:39:26 AM
First growth of spring: Cameo's purple dwarf irises are up and blooming! Plus it looks like the hollyhocks we planted a year and a half ago might be starting to grow, too. Yay Spring!
Post Number 1986
10/04/2003 9:09:18 AM
The Denver Post is running a Fall foliage photo gallery on their website. Some great pictures from all over the front range.
Our Autumn Tree is almost done dropp
Our Autumn Tree is almost done dropp
Post Number 1393
11/17/2002 2:46:45 PM
So I broke down and raked the back yard. We dediced to put as many leaves as possible on the vegetable and flower garden plots, and on bare areas around the trees, as a natural multch.
I haven't touched the front yard, and the apple trees in the
I haven't touched the front yard, and the apple trees in the
Post Number 1343
10/19/2002 5:56:50 PM
Even though fall is here and the weather is getting cooler, our wildflower garden is in full bloom. Pinks and purples are all along the house. An interesting contrast to all the brown and yellow leaves on the ground.
Post Number 1202
08/06/2002 12:52:37 PM
The lettuce was burned to a crisp, the peas only put out one batch worth picking, and the tomatoes have not started to form fruit. But damn it, I grew a zucchini!
Post Number 1201
08/06/2002 12:46:59 PM
Post Number 1131
06/30/2002 5:11:07 PM
Today was Pea Picking Day! Sweet and Tasty!
Post Number 1106
06/20/2002 8:11:13 AM
Chicks
The black birds that have been living in our tree had two chicks. They got big enough to peek out of their hole. (picture 1, picture 2). We were abl
The black birds that have been living in our tree had two chicks. They got big enough to peek out of their hole. (picture 1, picture 2). We were abl
Post Number 1076
06/04/2002 8:49:41 AM
New garden pictures from June 1st.
Post Number 1069
05/31/2002 1:31:57 PM
Planted last year, and having survivied the winter, some chives I planted are now in bl
Post Number 1052
05/24/2002 7:22:29 AM
It snowed last night! May 23rd, and it snowed. Anazing. We only got about 3/4 of an inch, so no broken tree branches. The snow is thick and wet, which will help the lawn. I just hope the garden and flowers didn't freeze.
Post Number 1044
05/20/2002 8:41:08 AM
Now growing: Peas! Lettuce! Zucchini! Carrots! Corn!
Post Number 963
04/06/2002 8:56:03 PM
There used to be a big bush in front of the house. It's gone now. We estimate it will take 5 pickup truckloads to haul the branches away.
Our neighbor on the bush side of the house is very happy to see it go - it blocked his view of the street wh
Our neighbor on the bush side of the house is very happy to see it go - it blocked his view of the street wh
Post Number 931
03/19/2002 12:35:01 PM
Photos of Spring Bulbs growing in our garden.
Post Number 928
03/18/2002 4:04:43 PM
Yesterday we areated the entire yard. By Hand. It took 6 hours
Today it's snowing, so our hard work will be put to good use when it melts into the ground.
Today it's snowing, so our hard work will be put to good use when it melts into the ground.
Post Number 925
03/16/2002 8:21:47 PM
We bought our garden seeds today: Pumpkin, corn, carrot, squash, pea, onion, garlic. We're still a couple months off from planting, but it doesn't hurt to get ready early.