Category Archives: horticulture

How 2022 Is Going, So Far

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Robert Pogson

It’s not going well. On December 25, 2021, we had a small Christmas party. Everyone was free of symptoms, everyone was vaccinated and the number was small. What could possibly go wrong? 🙂 A week later, everyone had symptoms and … Continue reading →

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Turning and Turning

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Robert Pogson

The world just keeps turning. It’s amazing. The plum trees I planted from seed are bearing fruit this year. Not much but some. The Saskatoon shrubs also bore a good crop even though they are only knee-high. I have many … Continue reading →

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Springing Forth

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Robert Pogson

Spring is in the air. I’ve changed to summer tires. I’ve pruned and propagated many trees and shrubs. I’m booked for immunization against COVID-19. I’ve cancelled my order for my RED Solo EV and bought some peanut butter and other … Continue reading →

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Banning Sales Of Combustion Vehicles

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Robert Pogson

“The UK government was due to make an announcement on the possibility of a more ambitious timeline for the ban of combustion vehicles in the coming few days, and sources have already told both the BBC and the Financial Times … Continue reading →

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To Bee Or Not To Bee

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Robert Pogson

Last spring, several of my plum trees flowered but did not bear fruit. I blame a severe cold snap late in May for that but I also did not see a lot of bees that early in the season. Should … Continue reading →

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What a Difference Six Years Makes

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Robert Pogson

OK, my header for this blog is complete. On the right is the seedling growing from a plum donated by an in-law. In the centre is the plum a few years old. On the left was the plum last spring. … Continue reading →

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Summer Arrives This Week

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Robert Pogson

We’ve had a really strange spring. April had very little rain and not much heat. May, so far, has been cold and windy. Finally, summer heat is expected next week. I can finally spray the weeds. This is all part … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts On Eastern Cottonwood

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Robert Pogson

“As exasperating as cottonwood trees can be to some forestland owners, they are an invaluable wildlife habitat resource throughout their range. Where they can be protected do it! And if they don’t occur within suitable habitat on your property, they … Continue reading →

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New Tree In The Yard

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Robert Pogson

I’ve long known the existence of the “cottonwood” trees, Populus deltoides, but I had no idea until yesterday that I had one in my yard. You see, my yard is full of young trees. I had assumed this tree was … Continue reading →

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Update on Everything

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Robert Pogson

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. A lot has happened. Here’s my take on it. Trump has turned daily briefings into political ads for himself. It won’t work. Even Rasmussen has him far down in the polls. They’ve supported … Continue reading →

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Sunshine, Flowers, Bees and Me

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Robert Pogson

Last spring I accepted an offer of sunflower seeds to help the bees. Here is my result: 50% of the seeds grew and this week they actually flowered. They should have done so back in July, but here are the … Continue reading →

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Tree-Hugger Me

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Robert Pogson

I used to make fun of “tree-huggers” but now I am one: I voted Green, I’ve planted hundreds of trees, some of which are still alive, and I’ve bid on an electric car. Today, TLW (The Little Woman) snapped this … Continue reading →

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