New Strawberry Bed October is here, which means my thoughts have turned to strawberries. Strawberry planting has become something of a tradition at our house, and usually involves me either trying to plant by flashlight, or trying to shove plants in the ground right before we have to leave for a trip. However, this year everything couldn't have gone smoothly. For starters, I ordered my plants well in advance, and spent the extra money for plugs instead of bare root. That alone made planting go much faster. Secondly, I prepared the strawberry bed and irrigation lines in advance as well. This time around I only ordered Sweet Charlie. Year after year, this variety has shown itself to be an excellent choice for the Houston garden. I've tried Chandler, All-Star, and Cardinal, and they just didn't perform as well.
On an unrelated note, Woodlands fruit expert Scott Johnsgard was kind enough to share some of his papayas with me today. I planted them in the big poolside bed that I have named "Kumquat Island". If I can keep them alive through the winter, I think they'll grow very well there.
On an unrelated note, Woodlands fruit expert Scott Johnsgard was kind enough to share some of his papayas with me today. I planted them in the big poolside bed that I have named "Kumquat Island". If I can keep them alive through the winter, I think they'll grow very well there.
Papayas planted in the center of Kumquat Island. Thanks Scott!
