tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.comments2024-03-27T11:48:05.948-04:00UMD Arboretum and Botanical GardenUMD Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Blogger Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14812984440289687010noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-49540397224564067542020-04-21T19:50:23.819-04:002020-04-21T19:50:23.819-04:00What a lovely tribute And well deserved. And by th...What a lovely tribute And well deserved. And by the way, Penny is my sister. Pat Dawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00534087756122920358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-71075625543229609702020-01-16T20:52:02.426-05:002020-01-16T20:52:02.426-05:00What a wonderful person she is, an inspiration for...What a wonderful person she is, an inspiration for everyone,Amy's worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12560836462657428972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-82356446691912259412017-01-28T19:50:45.210-05:002017-01-28T19:50:45.210-05:00thank you so much for this warning. The milkweed ...thank you so much for this warning. The milkweed I grow in southern California blooms all year. I am going to take out all my plants now and plant new ones in the spring. I hope that will help get ride of the spores.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-80006789782559313402016-07-28T12:54:48.423-04:002016-07-28T12:54:48.423-04:00Deborah, you will probably get as many different o...Deborah, you will probably get as many different opinions on this as there are horticulturists or arborists. I will give you my opinion.<br /><br />In general, I do not think that Redbuds would be appropriate in hell strips between a sidewalk and a curb. Redbuds in full sun are best grown as low, wide branched trees with the branches to the ground or near the ground. This interferes with visibility creating an unsafe condition for both motorists and pedestrians. Also, Redbuds do not like to be in hot, dry areas. They do best in deep, rich soils with late afternoon shade; however, are very adaptable as long as the soil is well drained. <br /><br />If your goal is to screen your house, so that no one can view it, lining all around the house would be reasonable.<br /><br />Sam Bahr, horticulturist UMD Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Blogger Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812984440289687010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-16425933662196376582016-07-27T16:07:51.540-04:002016-07-27T16:07:51.540-04:00do you think that these trees are okay for residen...do you think that these trees are okay for residential curbside trees, so lining all around the house?Deborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-75900861143973681802015-09-16T13:45:36.632-04:002015-09-16T13:45:36.632-04:00Hi, Merry. I'd also like to mention that Zak K...Hi, Merry. I'd also like to mention that Zak Khan, who lent invaluable assistance to our wall and is highly skilled in cob, would be a great person for you to contact. He's keen to do community projects. You can reach him via email at zkahn3@gmail.com. My contact information is posted at my site (sarahpeebles.net). I should also mention that any venue that seeks an Audio Bee Cabinet would need to meet requirements for technical upkeep which I could tell you more about directly.Sarah Peebleshttp://sarahpeebles.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-25471683171199865832015-09-14T09:22:54.224-04:002015-09-14T09:22:54.224-04:00Thanks, Christine! Is the straw bale structure off...Thanks, Christine! Is the straw bale structure off Kenilworth Dr. a residential or commercial building? I'd like to check it out. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817846883127380497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-73170384138341915512015-09-14T09:17:29.716-04:002015-09-14T09:17:29.716-04:00Hi Merry,
It sounds like a bee habitat wall would ...Hi Merry,<br />It sounds like a bee habitat wall would make a wonderful addition to your school's garden and outdoor science center. Like any undertaking, the cost will vary quite dramatically depending on scale, location, work force, and features. One of the beautiful things about working with cob is that the materials are relatively inexpensive, especially if you've accessible clay on site. The most costly part of cob structures is hired labor. We were fortunate to have the assistance of 12+ dedicated volunteers for 2.5 weeks, including our fearless cob leader Ed Raduazo. One of the aspects that greatly enhances the educational value and interest of this project, is the Audio Bee Cabinet. Sarah Peebles, the originator of the cabinet and one of the key designers of the wall, had fabrication and travel costs. For more info about her artist's fee, you can go to sarahpeebles.net. I hope this helps some. All the best in building your future bee habitat wall!<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817846883127380497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-24575717291716883302015-09-14T07:26:22.387-04:002015-09-14T07:26:22.387-04:00Thanks, Michael!
Thanks, Michael!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817846883127380497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-38347414148640484962015-09-13T20:22:33.268-04:002015-09-13T20:22:33.268-04:00GREAT PROJECT! May it continue to go well.GREAT PROJECT! May it continue to go well.Michael Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02391916698841567306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-76213247098518979922015-09-12T14:06:02.227-04:002015-09-12T14:06:02.227-04:00At our K-8 elementary school in Northern Californi...At our K-8 elementary school in Northern California we have an outdoor science center and garden. This feels like the perfect addition to our long range plans for the center. Can you tell me -- ball park wise -- how much you think we would need to raise through grant funding to complete a project like yours. It always seems like a pipe dream, but with enough community support these kinds of dreams do come true, and we have a garden and a pond, and will soon have an erosion table and a mountain watershed model, so we can hope...... merryhttp://grassvalleycharter.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-86776317217692804872015-09-11T12:19:42.614-04:002015-09-11T12:19:42.614-04:00A stunning and incredibly engaging project! Kudos...A stunning and incredibly engaging project! Kudos to everyone involved! It was clearly a lot of work, thoughtfully done.<br /><br />Cob construction aficionados and other interested in green building techniques may be interested in visiting our "straw bale" LEED silver building a short distance away (off Kenilworth Drive) from the Habitat Wall. Christine Dunathanhttp://www.friendscommunityschool.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-4439555695172339652015-09-10T09:13:58.683-04:002015-09-10T09:13:58.683-04:00While I have worked around plants for years, I mus...While I have worked around plants for years, I must admit that I don't know a lot about the insects that pollinate them. Thanks for adding to our and my education on this subject by writing and publishing this wonderful article! Sam Bahr, horticulturist UMD Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Blogger Administratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812984440289687010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-91534149597522628022015-05-04T21:37:27.060-04:002015-05-04T21:37:27.060-04:00Just purchased two of these beauties this spring. ...Just purchased two of these beauties this spring. I couldn't breathe that fragrance in enough. I will enjoy them for years to come. I found your article to educate myself a little and found it to be very enjoyable. Nice touch with the personal story to follow with a link to Barbara Streisand you tube of "Memories". It brought me back to my younger days and enjoying the lilacs along the side of our home. Nice memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-80290343742854165042015-02-09T15:45:34.046-05:002015-02-09T15:45:34.046-05:00Thanks John!Thanks John!Sam Bahr, UMD Horticulturisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294259912532796001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-76225762831308298782015-02-09T13:45:53.728-05:002015-02-09T13:45:53.728-05:00Great post, great photos!Great post, great photos!DC Tropicshttp://dctropics.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-51920696736209628382014-04-06T22:59:56.562-04:002014-04-06T22:59:56.562-04:00Truly lots of excellent knowledge!
Have a look at...Truly lots of excellent knowledge!<br /><br />Have a look at my web blog <a href="http://www.gzfreecamp.com/what-you-should-learn-when-you-need-trees-taken-down/" rel="nofollow">cut down trees</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-58507315733848226692013-06-14T21:22:41.464-04:002013-06-14T21:22:41.464-04:00They are only about 8" apart. The section is ...They are only about 8" apart. The section is front is not doing as well<br />this year as in the past. The back section is already a couple of feet tall. Suppose the front section will bite the dust one of these years. Too<br />big to transplant this year but may consider next. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-54781266373556484712013-06-06T06:57:57.666-04:002013-06-06T06:57:57.666-04:00Fortunately, I have never experienced or witnessed...Fortunately, I have never experienced or witnessed what you described happening to your hardy hibiscus. Unfortunately, that means that I have no experience with the problem that you described. If your hardy hibiscus has not filled in the middle in several years time, I am doubtful that it ever will fill in the middle as 'Lord Baltimore' has been a very fast and vigorous grower for us. How far apart are the two sections? My thought is that if the two sections are less than two feet apart, it will not be an issue by around June 15th as your hibiscus should be so large by that time that it will look like just one plant. If the appearance before that time is not appealing to you or you feel that the two sections are too far apart, consider transplanting one section to your desired location. Transplant the other section to another location in your yard or consider sharing it with someone. We have had good luck transplanting even very large hardy hibiscus when done in the first part of April, just before that any new shoots appear or if the shoots are less than 1/2 inch in length. Sam Bahr, UMD Horticulturisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294259912532796001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-30661099161664126732013-06-01T21:11:15.627-04:002013-06-01T21:11:15.627-04:00I have had my Lord Baltimore for more than 10 year...I have had my Lord Baltimore for more than 10 years. Several years ago<br />the middle of the plant did not come up but split in two, one in section<br />in front and one in back of the middle of the original plant. Is there any way to encourage the plant to fill in the middle again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-40431245134934207482013-05-15T11:31:19.617-04:002013-05-15T11:31:19.617-04:00Sorry to hear that you are having problems with yo...Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your hibiscus. There are many types of hibiscus. Some are tropical and will not come back after a Maryland winter. The stems of the hardy hibiscus usually die completely back to the ground. The new stems of hardy hibiscus emerge from the ground rather than from the above ground part of the stems. In warmer locations on campus the new shoots are about 12 inches tall and in partial shade where it is cooler, they are about 2 inches tall. If you are at a higher elevation where it is cooler, there is a chance that you hibiscus is still alive. You might want to consider contacting the Master Gardeners in your area for additional information.Sam Bahr, UMD Horticulturisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294259912532796001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-8809105850998660822013-05-15T09:14:43.992-04:002013-05-15T09:14:43.992-04:00I live in MD and last year by LB grew but never bl...I live in MD and last year by LB grew but never bloomed. I think bugs got to it before I could help it. I cut it all back but it is now mid May and nothing seems to be growing. Do you think the whole thing is dead or is it too early to be growing back. It has been unseasonably cold here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486623259742017772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-61873490321824271572013-05-06T07:27:01.547-04:002013-05-06T07:27:01.547-04:00People are usually referring to Syringa meyeri ...People are usually referring to Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' when they mention the name Dwarf Korean Lilac. Often, the name is shortened to Korean Lilac.<br /><br />The Dwarf Korean Lilac is a smaller, slower growing plant with a much stiffer habit and more finely divided branching than the Persian Lilac. The finely divided branching means that the flower panicles are much smaller, even though that they are very numerous. The individual flowers on Persian Lilac are much larger and more showy than on Dwarf Korean Lilac. The leaves of Dwarf Korean Lilac are smaller, darker green and more glossy than Persian Lilac. They also have a wavy edge to them while the edges of the leaves of Persian Lilacs are flat. <br /><br />While perception of fragrance is often a subjective judgement, I feel that the fragrance of the Persian Lilac is much more attractive. When the Dwarf Korean Lilac performs well, it is a nicer looking landscape shrub than the Persian Lilac and I would consider using it in front yard landscape plantings. However, I have seen a number of Dwarf Korean Lilac plantings that have had severe dieback or that have not lived up to their potential beauty for various reasons. I have not witnessed dieback or the same type of problems with Persian Lilac. Persian Lilac seems to be a much more adaptable, resilient and long lived plant. Dwarf Korean Lilac is almost immune to powdery mildew while the Persian lilac often gets a light coating of powdery mildew in less than ideal conditions in late summer. <br /><br />Sam Bahr, UMD Horticulturisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294259912532796001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-61938408033113817342013-05-03T17:59:32.049-04:002013-05-03T17:59:32.049-04:00What is a Korean lilac - looks exactly like a Per...What is a Korean lilac - looks exactly like a Persian. <br /><br />Beulah<br />Beulah Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380082774417160348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1685518857873790147.post-7257747052951218142013-04-29T17:11:57.787-04:002013-04-29T17:11:57.787-04:00Thanks Paul!Thanks Paul!Sam Bahr, UMD Horticulturisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294259912532796001noreply@blogger.com