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    Beeches: Beech hedges

    Here in Ottawa at the Central Experimental Farm old hedge collection dating back to 1897, there are hedges with American Beech (Fagus...
    Post by: MarcelB, Sep 30, 2008 in forum: Fagaceae (beeches, oaks, etc.)
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    Brugmansia Aurea cultivation

    I have a couple of these Brugs (yellow flowered). During the growing season, I put them outside only when temperatures are well above freezing....
    Post by: MarcelB, Feb 23, 2008 in forum: Indoor and Greenhouse Plants
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    Water shoots - cause

    You're welcome Karin. Check out the article in the Cary Bulletin entitled A Short Course in Phenology. It explains the importance of timing when...
    Post by: MarcelB, Feb 19, 2008 in forum: Woody Plants
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    Introducing Lichen

    Thanks Daniel. And yeah, I figured out how to post images. But thanks anyways for sending me that link. Looking forward to contributing more...
    Post by: MarcelB, Feb 18, 2008 in forum: Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds
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    Water shoots - cause

    My experience with water sprouts tells me (and from what I've read over the years) that the secret is the timing of the pruning. Crabapples that...
    Post by: MarcelB, Feb 18, 2008 in forum: Woody Plants
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    Political Correctness for Woodys

    Manitoba Maples - Acer negundo - where do I start? I vascilate from hating them to liking them (somewhat and sometimes). Sometimes you get some...
    Post by: MarcelB, Feb 18, 2008 in forum: Woody Plants
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    Beeches: Beech hedges

    You're absolutely right Jimmy. And sorry about the confused terminology Liz. But the correct term is pleaching. As I was lying in bed last...
    Post by: MarcelB, Feb 18, 2008 in forum: Fagaceae (beeches, oaks, etc.)
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    Introducing Lichen

    I've just recently become interested in mosses, lichens and fungi because I noticed quite a few interesting specimens growng in my garden. I...
    Post by: MarcelB, Feb 17, 2008 in forum: Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds
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    Beeches: Beech hedges

    The Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa (Canada) boasts a collection of hedges dating back to 1897. One of those is a beautiful (and quite large)...
    Post by: MarcelB, Feb 16, 2008 in forum: Fagaceae (beeches, oaks, etc.)