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Hello Great Gardeners,
Here in Newark, Ohio we have not had enough rain. Be sure to continue with a watering schedule, especially with newly planted plants. Fully established plants are feeling the effects of no water as well and are losing their leaves earlier than normal.
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As always, if you have any questions, comments or suggestions, hit reply. I would love to hear from you. Have a great-gardening day.
Sincerely,
Holly
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My husband and I celebrated our 18 year anniversary this past Sunday. He never looks amused in any of the photos I have of him.
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Galls are abnormal growths that occur on leaves, twigs, roots, or flowers of many plants. Most galls are caused by feeding or egg-laying by insects such as aphids, midges, wasps, or mites. However, many other organisms can cause galls to form, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes.
Galls can look like balls, lumps or warts. They can range in a variety of colors and sizes.
Insect galls start when a female insect lays an egg in an actively growing part of a plant. Chemicals that the female emits cause the plant tissue to grow into a gall surrounding the larva. Galls provide a protective home and nourishment until the larva becomes an adult and makes its way out.
The vast majority of galls on trees cause little to no harm to the overall health of the tree. Damage is usually an aesthetic problem and not considered serious. Chemical sprays are not necessary.
Interesting Fact:
Galls are rich in resins and tannic acid and have been used in the manufacture of permanent inks (such as iron gall ink) and astringent ointments, in dyeing and in tanning. A high-quality ink has long been made from the Aleppo gall, found on oaks in the Middle East.
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Pineapple Gall On Norway Spruce
Photo By Rosser1954
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Gall On Sugar Maple Leaf
Photo By Jmeeter
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It's that time again!
The Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative is calling on all Ohioans for another year of Milkweed pod collections! This project started in 2015 as a seven-county pilot, and since that time, hundreds of Ohioans have worked together collecting thousands of pods across the state. Volunteers have collected approximately 5,000 gallons of common milkweed seed pods, totaling over 22 million seeds!
Milkweed is the only host plant for the Monarch butterfly for egg-laying and caterpillar rearing. It also serves as a food source for Monarchs butterfly for egg-laying and caterpillar rearing. It also serves as a food source for Monarchs as well as many other pollinator species. The disappearance of milkweed across the U.S. has contributed to the 80% decline of the eastern monarch butterfly population over the last 20 years. We are working hard in Ohio to change this, and you can help! Let's make our collection efforts even better by following these simple tips!
- Make sure that before you collect seed, you become familiar with the common milkweed to avoid harvesting pods from similar plants such as hemp dogbane and swamp milkweed.
- It is best to collect the pods when they are dry, grey, or brown. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK THIS! (Since pod collection starts September 1st and runs through October 31st... please use September as the time to locate milkweed plants and to keep an eye on the pods while they ripen and then pick them once they look like the picture shown.)
- If the center seam pops with gentle pressure, they can be harvested.
- Store the pods in paper bags; plastic bags collect unwanted moisture.
- Put the date and county collected on the bag when you turn them in.
- Keep the pods in a cool, dry area until you can deliver them to the nearest collection site.
Collection Sites:
Wilson's Garden Center, 10923 Lambs Lane NE, Newark, OH. 43055 (740)763-2873
Licking County Soil & Water, 771 E. Main St. #100, Newark, OH. 43055 (740)670-5330
If you have questions regarding milkweed collection, please contact Marci Lininger at marci.Lininger@dot.ohio.gov or Lori Stevenson at Lori_Stevenson@fws.gov
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Tour Of The Garden Center
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Two Favorite Evergreen Shrubs
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Arborvitae
'Hetzi Midget'
Thuja occidentalis 'Hetzi Midget'
A small evergreen shrub with a dense, naturally globe-shaped growth habit. Rich green needles are arranged in flat layered sprays. The compact form makes this a popular accent plant for mixed borders or containers. A very adaptable, tough, durable plant. And needs no trimming!
Grows:
Height: 3-4 Feet
Width: 3-4 Feet
In Stock!
2 Gallon Pots - $24.99
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Eastern White Pine 'Mini Twists'
Pinus strobus 'Mini Twists'
This cool evergreen is a great fit for the smaller landscape. It's small twisted and curvy needles will create an unusual texture in the garden. A slower growing version of the large Pinus strobus ‘Contorta,’ ‘Mini Twists’ responds well to annual candle pruning which will encourage an even more compact, full-foliaged small shrub.
Grows:
Height: 6 Feet
Width: 4 Feet
In Stock!
3 gallon pot - $99.00
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Landscape Sale!
$20 off
For Every
$100 or more purchase of
Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Roses, Fruit Trees & Small Fruits
Does Not Include:
Annuals, Garden Mums, House Plants (i.e. Citrus, Cactus, Succulents, Tropicals), Tricolor Mums, Herbs, Vegetables, Igloo Mums, Asters, Plants Bought Online Or Any Other Plants Not Designated.
Sorry, No Prior Purchases Are Eligible.
Sale Ends:
September 30, 2019
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The Market Sharpener
Sunday, September 22nd
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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