ADS goodies

I think I'll try more border types this next year ie: Suitzus Julie, Matthew Juul and White Lilliput-- all mignon-size. ADS Bullitin has some good ideas. Thanks, ADS!

News Flash! Cutting Tool Sterilizing Tip

The ADS recommends that sterilizing tools in 20% solution of non-fat dry milk mixed with water (U of California) when cutting blooms, dividing roots, or taking cuttings will reduce the spread of viruses. Dip the tool for 5 seconds and wipe it clean.

2012 spring planting

Finished planting over 60 tubers on May 24th 2012. Need to inspect and wet down tubers in mid winter, since I skipped that step this year and lost more than a few that just dried out. All of Tapestry just tapped out (not viable or just got dried out). I also gave away all Colorado Classic--it just couldn't hold its own (head up). Added more from Dan's Dahlias. He was very sweet and not only replaced Verone's Marmalade, but added a few free bees. Thanks Dan! Irrigation's set up, so now I have my commercial stock in. Still had 46 tubers left. So, I've plantd 6 Top Yellow mix, 6 Pooh, 6 Kallista's Angel out in a real ife (as in deer food available) test plot in a garden near the house. I'm wondering if they can fend for themselves. I'll add more to that garden then take the rest down to farmer's market.