For the first time that I can remember in the last 25 years, we will be getting a collector's plant. From the excitement to the unknown has been my thought process for the last 25 hours.
When I did some research on this plant I found it is wanted by many and grown by few.
It will grow 12' - 20', in full sun, partial sun, or full shade depending on your garden's climate zone. It does require regular water as it does not like to go dry. It is evergreen and when you see the leaves you will be amazed. At least I hope you and I are both amazed, as I am buying it sight unseen.
It is native to the highlands of New Guinea. Some will eat the fruit, but that is not why it is grown.
Okay that is enough teasing, if you want to know more or see this plant, and yes we are only getting one this week, then be sure to stop by the nursery Friday afternoon. I am going out on a limb and buying one with the hope that one of you is a collector and has the perfect spot for this plant in your garden.
I will post photos on Facebook once it has arrived, so if you don't have a Facebook account you will need to stop in.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Ollas what are they ?
Ollas can help you in your garden, raised beds, and containers.
When buried in your garden or planters this terra cotta pot will help get water to the roots of your plants with less effort on your part. You simply fill the pot with water and it soaks into the soil where your plant's roots will find it.
How often do you fill it? This depends on a few factors. What your soil is like, what plants you have growing, and importantly the outside temperatures. Average refilling is 2x per week for our normal warm seasons.
Can you use fertilizer? Yes as long as you use a liquid fertilizer and mix it before you fill the Ollas it will also seep out without clogging the pores of the Ollas.
How deep do you bury the Ollas? You want the complete Ollas buried with the exception of the neck, this you want above the soil so no soil goes into the Ollas and it keeps the pot from drying by being exposed to the sun and wind. Keep the lid on to keep soil out.
How do I plant with Ollas in the area? You average 12"-18" from center.
We have Ollas in stock and are offering a special now thru the end of September. Regular $39.99 each, buy 3 or more and pay just $32.99 each by bringing in this post.
When buried in your garden or planters this terra cotta pot will help get water to the roots of your plants with less effort on your part. You simply fill the pot with water and it soaks into the soil where your plant's roots will find it.
How often do you fill it? This depends on a few factors. What your soil is like, what plants you have growing, and importantly the outside temperatures. Average refilling is 2x per week for our normal warm seasons.
Can you use fertilizer? Yes as long as you use a liquid fertilizer and mix it before you fill the Ollas it will also seep out without clogging the pores of the Ollas.
How deep do you bury the Ollas? You want the complete Ollas buried with the exception of the neck, this you want above the soil so no soil goes into the Ollas and it keeps the pot from drying by being exposed to the sun and wind. Keep the lid on to keep soil out.
How do I plant with Ollas in the area? You average 12"-18" from center.
We have Ollas in stock and are offering a special now thru the end of September. Regular $39.99 each, buy 3 or more and pay just $32.99 each by bringing in this post.
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