June 12 , 2014
Cheers! Amy Stewart & Lucinda Hutson
What a show we ’ve had with skyrocket succulent ! Yucca rostratas atHabanero Mexican Cafésynchronized their traffic - stopper plosion .
We know that some agaves die after blossom , like Randy Case’sAgave victoriae - reginae .
But what about yuccas and sotols ( Dasylirion wheeleri)like this one in theTravis Extension Officedemonstration garden ?
Indeed , they do n’t conk out , asDaphne tells us this workweek . But removing the dried flower stalks can inflict wound on you!Get her tipson how to do it without EMS to the rescue .
Sotol , agave and many intimate plant life like pomegranate are n’t just for show and food for thought : you could drink them!Amy Stewart , NY Times Bestseller author ofThe Drunken Botanist , joinsTom to crispen the plantsin your preferred drink with really tasty storey .
The Drunken Botanistso intrigues that it ’s hard to put it down to mix one of Amy ’s formula . You ’ll say “ I did n’t know that ! ” every pageboy . Even if you do n’t drink , you ’ll be captivated at how plants turn into booze or season it .
whole sober I was taking this pic : just crooked drunk on awe .
On CTG , Amy serves up a spirited aperitif about the scientific discipline , history , mirth , and perception about plant , even those in your garden . cheer !
If you grow Libyan Islamic Fighting Group , do n’t miss Amy ’s chapter on that easy - to - grow yield . On Backyard Basics , Tim Miller from Millberg Farm evidence how to take Libyan Fighting Group cuttings , plus how he maintain piddle for his constituent fruit and vegetables .
Ontour with director Ed Fuentes ’ dreamy video , see how Lucinda ’s passion conduct to joyful way that make her small quad feel quite spacious .
Is n’t this a wizardly salad bar in her front M ?
And what a prosperous find for this succulent “ bed . ”
Through poignant story , meet a bit of Lucinda ’s chronicle that prompted her intent .
And get the inside story about her traditional Mexican rampart of chair and agaves on the roof .
Take the go right now !
Thanks for hold back by ! Next week , we ’ve got sight of shady ideas for you . Linda
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