C. L. Fornari's Blog

Broken Pots and Citrus in Containers

In Italy it's common practice to repair broken containers by drilling holes and using wire or a combination of wire and cement or other patching compound to make terracotta pots useful into the future. I have also fixed pots with waxed cord, such as the type used for...

A Postcard From Repaired Pots

Terracotta pots are fairly easy to repair if you have a drill that can make holes on both pieces. Use wire or waxed cord like this one that I use. In my opinion, these repaired pots are even more attractive than a new container.

The Wishing Tree

We had a lovely, large purple leaf beech tree (Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea') that Dan and I planted in 2010. It grew beautifully, with one minor setback when a storm took down a nearby pitch pine that broke the current leader. The tree developed another one, and was...
A Postcard From Daylilies

A Postcard From Daylilies

Perennial gardens need some mid-summer tending. Pulling weeds, of course. But also deadheading and editing. Pull plants that want to take over the garden...some perennials need the controlling hand of the gardener. ...

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