Canadian Gardening: terra cotta pots, 1 by OldFlowerGirl

OldFlowerGirl wrote:
Nice to meet you too. You guys sound like you are a fun group. You can stick your tongue out at me anytime. I know how it feels, I spent most of my life in Edmonton, so I know where you're comin' from. Hubby and I just retired and moved here in the Spring of 2003. We love it. Just moved to a new home two months ago. I inherited a lovely rose garden with lots of tea and english roses. I brought with me Delphiniums, Lilies and Rudbeckias which transplanted well and are doing great. Unfortunately, my Rhodo's and Hydrangeas didn't fair as well. I have replaced the Rhodos, and pray over my PeeGee Hydrangea daily. I am hoping it will pick up and come back strong next year. I also inherited a pond, which has been my biggest challenge yet. 4 little golden critters in there too. Of course, I fed them until I found out that adds to yukky water. Yikes! Several water plants that I am just getting familiar with, but no flowers. It took me a while to realize there isn't a lot you can do about algea growth in 35 degree weather. I have to replace the filter as well. I askd my husband for one for Christmas! LOL Man, they are expensive. I have 6 lovely fruit trees in my front yard. Pears, plums and Macs to die for, honest! The Bing Cherry tree had lots of fruit, but the bugs got 'em before we could. Next year, we'll spray. Have a Delicious apple tree that didn't have fruit. ???? (What do I know, I'm a prairie girl) and another tree that has no fruit, nor a tag, so what ever it is, it'll be a surprise if it ever produces. So that's it in a nutshell. Unfortunately, we are one of the two or three people left in North America that doesn't own a digital camera, so no photos, sorry. (Maybe I should forget the pond filter for Christmas...) Hope I didn't bore you. Are ya sorry ya asked? LOL