Monthly Archives: December 2019

Newer apple varieties are out there, but often hard to find

Posted on December 24, 2019 by tedmanzer

Last week I wrote about apple cultivars we see in the supermarkets. Most have been around for a long time. Many have drawbacks that we’d like to see changed. The problem is that it takes time to get new apples … Continue reading →

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We all have our favorite apple

Posted on December 24, 2019 by tedmanzer

There are thousands of apple cultivars worldwide. It seems everyone has a favorite. Some favor the pretty varieties like ‘Red Delicious’, while others like the sweet ones like ‘Fuji’, ‘Honey crisp’ or ‘Gala’. ‘Gala’ and ‘Honey crisp’ fruits are early … Continue reading →

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Reblooming azaleas are popular and easy to maintain

Posted on December 23, 2019 by tedmanzer

Azaleas and nearly all spring-flowering shrubs and trees need to be pruned soon after flowering. A new fold has developed in recent years. Reblooming azaleas bloom in spring and fall. So what do we do? First of all, any necessary … Continue reading →

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Wood ducks adorn our swamps and creeks

Posted on December 4, 2019 by tedmanzer

Wood ducks (Aix sponsa) are by far my favorite duck species. They’re beautiful and I love to listen to them in flight. I can close my eyes and tell the males from the females. Males whistle and females make a … Continue reading →

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