Yes-I was gonna agree with Pat, Do not cut "all" the green off. The croms need some leaf left to gather and store energy for next years growth and flowers.
I love iris-their so adaptable.
Check out here http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Zucchini-Bread-IV/Detail.aspx
or here
http://southernfood.about.com/od/zucchinibread/r/bl00819g.htm
or the food network here
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_30330,00.html
some good ones I found!
Yep I'm convinced this is the way to go. I started newspaper and cardboard treatments the same as you and am amazed at the weed control. I love the no-till too.
I've got wetpaper/mulch beds all over now...and adding more.
I too am interested, just not much to offer in trade. I'm in zone 5 also and have pretty much the same plants to offer that you do-lol
I'll do some thinking though and see what I can come up with.
Hey it looks GOOD! We're just in the process of installing a vinyl picket fence like that- wow is it costing alot!!! But it's gonna look good! hehehe plan is to hide crooked rows and weeds.
Hi,
I learned in my master gardener class about Black Walnut toxcity.
Check out this link
http://www.bachmans.com/tipsheets/woodies/blackwalnuts.cfm
where they say:
Black walnuts are beautiful trees that are prized for their form and their wood. Unfortunately, they can also cause problems...
No clue which roses to use, and no time to goggle it for you right now, but wanted to say-I've tried rose flavored foods and I loved them. Especially rose wine, rose tea, and rose jelly chocolates! yum! I hope you are successful.