Fig Tree Update. 25 May 24.

Here are the fig trees that I pruned last winter.

Young Hardy Chicago, grown from offshoot three (?) years ago.  Atreano in background.

Brunswick.

Smith.

The large fir tree that was shading them and competing, is gone now.  I think they will have a burst of growth and possibly productivity.  Time will tell.

Miniature Dahlia Plants Waking Up. 25 May 24.

 Here are the miniature dahlia plants now.  The smaller ones are something like three weeks after planting.  I planted the other ones preciously.

If nothing else, this shows that the miniature dahlia tubers can be overwintered in their original containers, dry, with basically no trouble at all. Just kept in unheated garage, dry, in their pitting soil.

Strawberry Update. 25 May 24.

 Here are the container strawberry plants now.  They look healthy to me.

I gave them some general purpose fertilizer to promote growth.   They are in full sun on the deck, away from deer-favored areas.

Schlumbergeras Are In Their Summer Home. New Growth After Pruning. 25 Apr 24,

 I moved the Schlumbergeras to the north side of the house.  Last year they flourished there.  If placed in the sun, they dry out too fast and the pads develop permanent sunburn damage.

I wondered how they would respond to the pruning I gave them.  They are putting out healthy looking new growth now.

I gave them some general purpose house plant fertilizer today - Schultz's.  

Two others need attention, which I think I should do soon.  Pruning and repotting.

Planting Over-Wintered Dahlia Tubers. 25 May 24.

 I finally planted the over-wintered Dahlia tubers.   I had them outside and was watering them, but didn't plant until a few days ago.

It's only recent that they started to show signs of life.  I also needed to free up some tubs, because I want to grow them in containers.

I planted them very shallowly, and will fill in soil as they grow.

I'll post on the mini-dahlias soon.  They are also growing.