Sally Scalera: What to do in garden once weather cools Oct 31, 2009
Bulbs that can be planted include; Agapanthus, African iris, amaryllis (these make great Christmas gifts), Aztec lily, calla, crinum, Kaffir lily, day lily, narcissus, Elephant ears, hurricane lily, society garlic, snowflake, shell ginger, Marcia (walking iris), Watsonia, iris (native or Louisiana iris and their hybrids, as German or Japanese iris usually do not grow well here), rain lily and spider lily. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Monet Water Lilies at MoMA Sep 5, 2009
1920 22); and Agapanthus (1914 26), the majestic plants in the pond s vicinity. In addition to these four works, two loans of closely related paintings Water Lilies (1914 26), from the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Water-Lilies, Reflections of Weeping Willows (c. (Suite101.com)
Lompoc’s colors shine at Flower Show Jun 28, 2009
From roses and regal geraniums to agapanthus and viola, the vibrant hues of the individual specimens drew the eyes along the east wall toward the stage where the crystal awards sat waiting to be given. The specimens are in such good condition this year, Galisky said. (Santa Maria Times)
Kathleen Hill knows Jun 26, 2009
Black Bear Diner painted new signs on the windows saying "Look. Bear with us. Opening soon." So I crawled around in the agapanthus and ivy, pressed my nose against the windows, "looked," and saw nothing but cement floors and plywood walls. No counter, kitchen, tables or anything else. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
June gardening guide May 17, 2009
You are still able to split perennials like agapanthus, clivias, dietes and cannas. Plant vegetables like swiss chard, onions, cabbage, beetroot, lettuce varieties, onions, garlic and celery. (iAfrica.com)
Check It Off: April gardening tasks Apr 6, 2009
q Plant summer bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers such as agapanthus, amaryllis, tuberous begonias, callas, cannas, dahlias, gladioli and tigridia. q Set out container-grown, summer-blooming annuals and perennials such as cosmos, delphiniums, impatiens, lobelia, hollyhocks, marigold, nasturtium, petunias and verbena. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In the garden: Planning for summer bulbs and pruning pussy willows Mar 22, 2009
The flowering bulbs Gladiolus, Freesias, Alstroemerias, Calla lilies, Canna Lilies, Agapanthus, and Begonias, plus foliage producing Caladium and Elephant Ears, should be planted before the end of May. Plant Autumn Crocus, also called Colchicum bulbs (the blooms resemble spring crocus, but are much bigger) in the summer as they flower in the fall. (Somerville Journal, MA)
