The Kwanzan Flowering Cherry Tree, is the showiest of all cherry trees. It’s light and dark pink blossoms are doubled, so its petal production creates more blossoms than any other flowering tree. Its blossoms are large thick clusters of 3-5 flowers, which look similar to carnations, and loads the tree with stunning flowers! This is an ornamental cherry, so it does not produce fruit. Kwanzan Cherry Trees bloom in April.
Cuttings are the most common way on how-to propagate rosemary.
Take a 2- to 3-inch cutting from a mature rosemary plant with a clean, sharp pair of shears.
Rosemary cuttings should be taken from the soft or new wood on the plant. The soft wood is most easily harvested in the spring when the plant is in its most active growth phase.
Remove the leaves from the bottom two-thirds of the cutting leaving at least five or six leaves.
Take the rosemary cuttings, dip bottoms in rooting hormone and place it in a well draining potting medium.
Cover the pot with a plastic bag or plastic wrap to help the cuttings retain moisture. Place in indirect light. When you see new growth, remove plastic. Then, transplant to your new location.
Photos & Article by Carlotta Lucas
Spring is a good time to propagate Rosemary. Two methods used in propagating Rosemary, and they are by cuttings and by layering.
This article explains how-to layer Rosemary.
Choose a long stem that will bend over enough to reach the ground.
Measure to see if you can pin the stem to the ground easily.
Strip away 1/2 inch of bark and leaves on either side of where the pin goes.
Note: An metal coat hanger can be cut to size and use as a pin.
Leave at least 2-3 inches of Rosemary’s leaves at the tip.
Bury the pin and the bared bark with soil.
Repeat process on other stems to make several new starts.
Once new growth appears on the tips on the stems, cut the stem away from the mother plant. Make your cut behind he pinned area, which is where the new roots form. Transplant rosemary starts into a pot, or into a new garden location. Protect from hot sun, and keep moist until established.
Pictures & Article by: Carlotta Lucas
Recology Ashland, Ashland Fire & Rescue and the Wildfire Mitigation Commission are proud to announce the eighth annual
FREE Green Debris Drop Off Day!
Create a Firewise yard before fire season starts by removing the “fuel“ from a potential wildfire. Ashland residents are invited to drop-off their green debris free of charge!
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2019 from 8 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Valley View Transfer Station 3000 N. Valley View Rd.
Who: All Ashland residents showing proof if id (drivers license, utility bill, etc)
Why: Removing fine fuel like leaves, pine needles and small branches away from your house and gutters can significantly reduce your wildfire risk and help prevent the spread of wildfire within the city of Ashland
How: Remove leaves, branches & other green debris from your yard and drop off FREE OF CHARGE to the Transfer Station. Volunteers will be on site to assist with removing green debris from your vehicle, trailer, etc.
ACCEPTED MATERIALS: Only organic green debris will be accepted. This includes leaves, pine needles, small branches, brush and other green debris
PROHIBITED MATERIALS: Please leave trash, stumps, logs, firewood, & treated lumber at home. If you bring your green debris in bags they need to be emptied and taken home.
https://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=16961
Soil Testing for Gardens and Home Landscapes
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2019
Time: 5:30—7:300 pm
Where: OSU Extension Auditorium, 569 Hanley Rd in Central Point.
Get set for an interactive class in taking a soil sample and interpreting results to improve your garden or home landscape. OSU Extension’s agriculture expert, Dr. Gordon Jones, joins OSU Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Erika Szonntag in evaluating the soil sample you bring—from advance soil sample collection instructions.
Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door ($5 discount for Master Gardeners & other Extension volunteers).
Register: Online at http://bit.ly/JacksonMGWorkshops or call 541-776-7371 for info.