Recent content by Rick494

Mine are June bearing. On mine, the old canes are similar to Collector's, and it still shows the stem where the fruit used to be. I usually prune them late fall/early winter, after the leaves have fallen.

Usually we get hail in spring and fall, sometimes during winter. It's very unusual in the summer, at least where I'm at in Colorado. Most of the stems and branches look healthy. So here's hoping. :fl

Thanks. I assume my carrots and beets will recover. I'm praying for the tomatoes, squashes, peppers, and cucumbers.

Unfortunately hail just pulverized my small garden. :th

Personally, I like using dill, especially on steak and hamburger.

I planted an inch of snow yesterday. :) Before that, I planted some onions, carrots, radishes, and peas.

Like Smart Red, I only harvest mine when they're about pencil thick. I add composted manure every spring, and harvest until about June, leaving it alone until the ferns die off in late fall. I planted another bed this spring, but perhaps I should be taking better care of them. The one bed has...

Thanks, everyone! I didn't realize lilac bushes could grow so tall. I've learned something today. :)

It's in Colorado Springs, CO.

I have this tree that has been growing on the north side of my house since before I bought the house. Anyone know what type it is? The flowers have a strong fragrance. **Sorry, the forum wouldn't let me post it as an image.