Tag Archives: Catalpa
Catalpa Saga Continues: Tree 2 Takes Over
I planned to camp out last night—to test our tent and my camping abilities. With Audrey’s help, I managed to get the tent up and dozed there for a few hours. Now it’s 5 a.m. and I’m writing a blog … Continue reading
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The Reason I’m Catalpa Bound
As you know, blog pals, my garden was the site of an unfortunate tragedy when some mist from my weed spray killed my Catalpa tree and injured the backup Catalpa in a nearby garden. Well, my wife agrees with what … Continue reading
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There’s a Fungus Among Us, And Catalpa Kaput!
Our wet warm weather is taking a bit of a toll. The larger of the two Catalpa’s is giving up the ghost. I’ll give it a little time—after all, if I decide to remove and replant, it will be next … Continue reading
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Big News Today–Both Good and Bad
Irises! Not many—not compared to the number of plants I’ve planted—but still. Two is a big number, for me. I wrote some time ago that evidence suggested that an evil witch had cast a no-iris spell on my gardens. Maybe … Continue reading
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Winter Feeding & Tree Breeding, Thoughts of Spring Crimes
It was single-digit cold this fine sunny morning, and birds instantly appeared after I filled the feeders in back, including a cardinal couple, she being fairly quiet and polite to other birds, he being flamboyant, loud, and a bully. Winter … Continue reading
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Springtime for Sheller in Cedar Rapids
I hope a tune from the “Producers” is going through your head. First views of Spring 2010 gardens. Overall, some nice springy things happening before the cold snap. I have not “cleaned” the gardens–removed the leaves from the fall, and … Continue reading
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Flowers as yet unseen …
It’s January in Ames, Iowa, and it’s snowing outside. I live in Cedar Rapids, but, along with Audrey, am visiting Amanda, Matt and Elizabeth. Spending a little morning time before the ladies arise (Matt and I are the early risers, … Continue reading
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Life musings ... My name is Joe Sheller and I'm an Associate Professor at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This blog is personal opinion and does not reflect the opinion of the college, it's administration, staff or board. I love to garden and often find my mind wandering when I'm pondering weeds or flowers. This blog is a pretty random mix of those thoughts, some on gardening, many on life in general.
