'I believe' alley is from the french word allee describing a closely planted line of trees along a walk or avenue, both sides, creating a canopy overhead.
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so an alley brug would be a taller tree-like brug instead of the shorter bushy plant...
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Is this the way they should look.
Looks great. Very healthy
I use Microsoft Works Database for listing my plants. Genus species, Common name, and where I got the plant.
That's similar to what I do Delisa. I use the sticky note feature to list where the plant or seeds came from and who the hybridizer is in the case of brugs. Its been really helpful for me in keeping track of my seeds. Speaking of which I have 100% germination with your Red Castor Beans so far. I have 6 babies in the GH, and won't plant anymore until closer to Spring. Your other gifts are doing really well and growing like crazy -- Thank you!!! Gretchen
Another pic of Isabella for you, aknapp
Woodspirit: That is so gorgeous! I have one and now I know what I can hopefully look forward to this summer! Thanks for sharing the picture!
PS: My parent's summer home is in the Western Carolina mountains near the base of Mt. Mitchell. Are you anywhere near there? Do you overwinter your brugs inside, or will they come back for you. My Mother has become interested in them since I became involved, and I was just wondering. Thanks! Gretchen
Sorry for getting way off subject here :-O
I am about 40 miles south of Asheville but I have been up there way often. I took cuttings and then cut 2 down to the ground and mulched them heavily. We will have to see how they do. Last year was my first bruggie year......
I got cuttings from some of the others and they are in the basement. I've lost a few but the majority are doing fine.
Thanks for the info -- I'll keep my fingers crossed for you :)
Thanks. There is a young woman who has a nursery/garden center near me and saw bruggies for the first time at a serious grower's house here. She didn't know what they were! I am very fond of her so I am giving her a couple to get her started. She has 2 or 3 greenhouses...
Oh how lovely of you! Speaking of not knowing what they are, they definitely aren't mainstream. You just don't see them alot, but hopefully that will change in time. I can't imagine growing them as annuals, and so many people just don't have a place to overwinter them...The big nursery where I buy most of my plants sells one variety, a white variegata. I guess that's a start! You have a nice evening! Gretchen