Everyone knows the importance of small talk in daily life. Our Salvia Small Talk articles are quick looks at useful topics ranging from cooking with many kinds of edible sages to understanding how USDA cold hardiness zones affect planting decisions. When you “listen in” to what our Small Talk posts are saying, here are some examples of what you will “hear”:
- Helpful tips about topics such as garden planning
- Discussions of basic cultivation, including waterwise gardening
- Suggestions for dealing safely with garden pests
- Green ideas for recycling and repurposing in the garden
- Snatches of horticultural history and
- Bits of wisdom about wildlife, whether beneficial or pesky.
If you want to propose a Salvia Small Talk subject, please call or send us a message. Let's make small talk.
Posted: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Synopsis:
Sometimes USDA plant hardiness zones are more flexible than they seem if local microclimates allow a broader range of cold tolerance.
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Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Synopsis:
Sage-crusted tofu patties are a good vegetarian main course for the Holidays.
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Posted: Saturday, November 24, 2012
Synopsis:
An Excel spreadsheet can be helpful in tracking Salvia plantings.
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Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Synopsis:
The conclusion of this series on plant names.
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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2012
Synopsis:
Latin became the language of botanical plant names more than 250 years ago to clear confusion about scientific reports concerning plants. Theophrastus got this all started in the 4th Century B.C.
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Posted: Friday, November 16, 2012
Synopsis: Researching a Salvia before buying it means considering its traits and seeing if it fits your climate and proposed planting site. I know Aristotle did his research!
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Posted: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Synopsis: Keeping track of plantings from one season to the next can help you improve choices and repeat successes. One way of doing this is to keep a casual garden diary. No, I don't believe Samuel Pepys kept one.
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Posted: Thursday, November 8, 2012
Synopsis:
Fresh Sage gives a simple pesto recipe new zing.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Synopsis:
Raised bed gardening can help Salvias winter over in cold climates.
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Posted: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Synopsis:
Half-hardy or tender perennial Salvias are ones that must winter over indoors to avoid frost.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Synopsis:
If grey, moldy Botrytis Blight attacks Salvia, whole plants may need to be discarded.
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Posted: Sunday, October 14, 2012
Synopsis:
Well-drained soil for Salvias contains a loose mix of clay, coarse sand and organic matter.
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