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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Lilies]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:56:08 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Where have all of my bulbs gone? I've planted daffodil, iris, freesia, gladiola, crocus and tulip bulbs, all with mixed success. The one consistent performer from the world of bulbs has been my lilies. I won't bother going into the differences between asiatic and oriental lilies, both have been proven performers. I will save my praise of daylilys and trumpet lilies for another day. For now I want to keep the focus on the asiatic, and oriental varieties.

A mature bulb will send up a single stalk on which 6 or 7 large buds will appear. These buds will blossom to a width of about 6 inches and last 4 or 5 days. Buds will often open in succession with the first blossom fading just as the last ones begin to open. Planted in clusters, these lilies make for a spectacular, although short lived, display.

After the blossoms fade you are faced with the decision of whether you should cut the remaining stalk back or should you let the greenery absorb sunlight which in turn strengthens the bulb for next year. When I cut mine back, I prefer to leave about 10 inches of stalk. At this height the stalks blend in with the foliage of my garden, while still allowing the plant to soak up some sunlight. By mid-summer the stalks will turn brown and be removed completely.

When I first planted my lily bulbs (nearly ten years ago), I planted red, white, yellow and orange. As time has passed, the orange blossoms have dominated. I don't know what happened to the other colors. Did the yellow slowly change to orange? Did the reds fade with time? Did all of the other colors die off? Maybe the conditions in my garden are best suited to orange blooming bulb, I just don't know. I will just enjoy the ones I have.

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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Iceberg Rose]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:13:28 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Of the rose varieties I’ve grown, the most consistent performer has been the Iceberg cultivar. Iceberg is an ever-blooming floribunda rose. Blossoms may be pure white or slightly pink, which bloom in small clusters. In addition they have a sweet fragrance and long vase life.
The plants tolerate winter temperatures in the low 20’s, and with adequate water they can bloom through the hottest days of August. The plants only drawback is that the leaves of the Iceberg are prone to black spot.
The Iceberg rose is a top pick for a Carolina Garden.

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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Black-eyed Susan]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:09:35 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for some summer color for a border area, you may want to consider the Black-eyed Susan (rudbeckia hirta). While this blooming beauty can sometimes turn gangly, in the right location it can put on a spectacular show. Early blooming plants can fade in the summer heat, but as the days shorten, a second flourish comes on lasting well into November. 

In our Carolina climate this annual will sometimes behave as a biennial or tender perennial. It is not uncommon for seedlings to sprout in fall but then go nearly dormant waiting for the warmth of spring. The early sprouts are easy to identify by their fuzzy leaves. If you find them growing where they are unwanted, the young sprouts are easy to transplant. The younger the plant, the easier they are to move.

Rudbeckia also makes for a great cut flowers. They have a vase life of more than a week, but be aware their pollen will stain fabric. 
Rudbeckia is a top pick for a Carolina garden.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Carolina Jessamine]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:13:45 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Perhaps the most prolific bloomer in our region is also one of the easiest to grow. It's the Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens), the official state flower of South Carolina. While commonly known as "jessamine" this plant is a true jasmine. 

Carolina Jessamine is a climber. It grows wild on the edge of wooded areas, often climbing to heights of more than 20 feet. When grown on a trellis or arbor this woody vine is easy to control and maintain.

This yellow jasmine is a repeat bloomer. A warm spell in winter is likely to trigger the first bloom of the year. Come spring the plant turns into a fragrant yellow blanket. It will bloom on and off throughout the spring and summer months and is likely to give one final push of color in late autumn.

When such a productive bloomer is eager to grow with minimal care, I am hard pressed to find a reason not to grow it. This is a top pick for any Carolina garden.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Moonflower]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2013 10:49:08 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Moonflower (Ipomoea alba) is the oversized cousin of the morning glory. As the name implies moonflower is a night bloomer. Opening at dusk, the large white blossoms last just one night.  

In the early evening these six to eight inch blossoms will unfold before your eyes. You are likely to have a few visitors to your garden as your moonflowers attract hummingbirds as well as varieties of the hummingbird moth.

Moonflower, like the morning glory is an annual blooming vine, but unlike the morning glory, moonflowers don’t easily self-seed. This drawback can be overcome by collecting seed pods in the fall. Seeds should be stored through the winter in a cool dry area. The ideal time for planting is June or early July. To help increase germination rates, soak the seeds in water 12-24 hours before planting.
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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Tea Olive]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:43:59 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[While Tea Olives aren't the most attractive shrubs, and their blooms are less than impressive, you owe it to yourself to plant one in an out of the way spot. 
Also known as the Sweet Olive, this Asian import is most loved for it's sweet fragrance. The fragrance is also the reason for it's Latin name, Osmanthus fragrans.

The blooms of the Tea Olive are easily overlooked, but the fragrance they produce will turn heads. If you spend time outside, I recommend planting one near your patio or deck. If you have a window you like to keep open in the spring, plant an olive nearby to let the fragrance drift into your home.

This is a top pick for your Carolina Garden.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Hydrangea]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:51:17 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[What happened to the pretty pink hydrangea I bought? The first season in the ground, my little shrub produced small pink blossoms. During the second season the blooms were larger but they were no longer pink. The pink had been replaced with a faint blue. By the third year I had large clusters of deep blue.
 What happened? The answer is, chemistry happened. Soil conditions affect the color of hydrangea blooms. When my plant was in its original pot, the soil had a high ph level. Since my flower beds are more acidic, the low ph has affected the blooms. I could treat the soil with lime or calcium but that would be detrimental to the nearby gardenias. 
Luckily for me, my wife prefers the blue blossoms. 
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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Yarrow]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:29:15 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Yarrow, it's easy to grow and easy to kill.
When you see yarrow, your first reaction could be to destroy the intruder. As young plants, yarrow looks like a frilly weed. A young leaf is better described as a feather than a fern. Once established, yarrow will spread freely. You are likely to find it in your lawn or beds and probably both.
 
As I learned to recognize the young plants, I allowed them to flourish at the base of a trellised jasmine. The yarrow serves well as a garnish beneath my canopy of yellow flowers.
 
Yarrow is great when used as an accent plant. It is available in both white and yellow varieties.
 
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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Blueberry]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:53:27 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[If you want to raise the best blueberry possible, you may want to start by moving to Maine. While the Carolina’s have native varieties, this isn’t an ideal location for a grower looking to produce a commercial crop.
 Luckily I’m not trying to harvest blueberries, I’m growing memories. My lone bush will yield a pint or more of tart to semi-sweet berries each spring. In years to come, those handpicked berries will live on in tales of grandma’s homemade blueberry muffins.
I selected to grow a low bush, rabbiteye variety (Vaccinium virgatum), which is native to our area. I prefer native plants since they are naturally adapted to our local growing conditions. We also have a natural born pollinator in the southeastern blueberry bee (Habropoda laboriosa). As the name implies these native bumble bees are perfect companions to our local blueberries.]]></description>
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	<title><![CDATA[Carolina Garden: Azaleas]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 10:46:36 EDT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[Late last fall one of my neighbors pruned his azaleas into perfect little spheres. While these groomed orbs looked great all winter long, in the spring their blooms were less than impressive. You see with azaleas, the blossoms start to form in early summer. If you prune too late you are cutting off next year's bloom.

The simple rule of thumb for azaleas is to prune prior to June. Unfortunately it is a trade off. You have to decide whether you want perfect little meatballs, or are the blossoms the reason you grow azaleas. ]]></description>
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