Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Disease challenges and solutions

The foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) got aphids which made my roommate very sad because it was flowering prolifically and attracting all kinds of friendly neighbours.  I used horticultural oil but they eventually came back.  Then I doused it a couple times a week for a couple of weeks but I just couldn't get rid of them permanently so I removed the plant and began looking for replacements.  

I couldn't resist this Origanum majorana (Marjoram) with its bright green foliage and delicious aroma.  It also provides a contrasting ground coverage to a small Rosemary shrub (Rosmarinus officinalis).


This last addition was an essential requirement for both my roommate and I as we use this as traditional medicine.  Salvia apiana (White Sage)




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