Archive for December, 2008
Master Gardener: Magnolia’s strategy for seedling survival -
Can you tell me how to germinate seeds from a magnolia tree? Is there a secret to success?
A: There’s no secret to germinating magnolia seeds once you understand the plant’s mechanism for seedling survival.
Ask the Master Gardener 12/20/2008: Pineapple plants -
I have a two-year old pineapple plant that I grew from the top of a fruit. When will it bear fruit?
A: Your pineapple plant, Ananas comosus , is mature enough to bloom.
Master Gardener: Coffea Arabica can percolate in your home garden -
This year, in the early spring, I purchased a 5-inch coffee plant and planted it in an 8-inch plaster pot, using good planting soil. It has not done well. I tried partial shade, then sun, but it is still scraggly and has a poor appearance.
Ottillia “Toots” Bier: Helping Lemon Trees Through the Winter -
How can I protect my lemon tree from cold damage this winter?
A: Lemon trees are one of the citrus species that are prone to cold damage. Only citrons and limes are more sensitive to cold weather.