After Linda’s post yesterday I just had to add my own 2 cents about gator bags. I use ’em and I like ’em. But, that said, I never allow gator bags to sit against trees for an extended period of time (Maybe 6 weeks when the tree first goes in). That’s just asking for trouble! But looking at those bags got me thinking about a project which we’re finishing up this year. Volcano mulching. Believe me, it sounds a lot cooler than it is. … Continue reading this article “Mulch Volcanoes”
Month: August 2009
Organic food study creates uproar
I’ve already done my blog for the day, but am hoping this story might fuel another discussion. There are some very good reasons for buying/eating organic food, but nutritional superiority does not appear to be one of them. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009599887_organicstudy05m.html
Long term problems with Tree Gators?
So, Bert, you (and others) have done research on Tree Gator-type products and found them useful in providing water to newly planted trees and shrubs. For those of you that haven’t seen supplemental irrigation products, they are heavy-duty plastic bags that zip up to create a sleeve around tree trunks and drip water from their perforated bottoms (Figure 1). The City of Seattle uses them routinely, but I’ve seen a number of trees fail in spite of the additional irrigation. … Continue reading this article “Long term problems with Tree Gators?”
Introducing Bert Cregg
Welcome to the Garden Professors. I am currently an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture and Department of Forestry at Michigan State University. I am also about the last person I thought would be doing a blog. I have often wondered who has time to read blogs, let alone write one. But I was intrigued when Jeff Gillman invited me to participate in this one. I have a lot of respect for Jeff and for Linda Chalker-Scott. … Continue reading this article “Introducing Bert Cregg”
What I Learned This Summer (Part 1)
Just flew in from St. Louis and boy are my arms tired! [Baadum – ch!]
I have very diverse responsibilities and interests, but all in one way or another relate to this thing called Gardening. I recently attended two very different conferences, both in St. Louis but thankfully scheduled back-to-back. The first was the Perennial Plant
Association (PPA): a colorful, enthusiastic, slightly eccentric group of growers, breeders, designers, and geeks of the highest order. Bus tours and talks centered on plants, glorious plants….of… Continue reading this article “What I Learned This Summer (Part 1)”