Were early Hawaiians able to “read” the swaying coconut palm fronds?

“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.”
– Kozuko Okakur

Last year UH brought in John Alex Floyd, editor of Southern Living Magazine (among numerous other titles), who gave an exciting presentation on “Pocket Gardens, Wave of the Future.” The turnout was amazing in spite of the fact that it was freezing cold and sleeting outside.

This year, we (I’m on the sponsoring committee) are thrilled to present Dr. Bill Barrick of Bellengrath Gardens in Mobile, Alabama, a site that is famous as the epitome of Southern charm and graciousness. There is so much we can learn from him about making our own gardens as welcoming as their gardens are.

This free lecture will be February 17 on the UH campus. Mailouts with more information are now being prepared because reservations are required. If you’d like to be on the mailing list, email your name and mailing address to: lazygardener@sbcglobal.net.  Use UH LECTURE as the subject, please. Feel free to send this information to all the gardeners on your email list. I just wanted to be sure you save that date on your calendar.

We hope to have some other surprises for you there.

Speaking of exciting surprises, we just got back from Hawaii. I never thought I’d get there, so I owe a HUGE debt of gratitude to our friends Sam and Mary Jo Kruse. Hawaii wasn’t high on Bill’s “wanna visit” list, but when they asked us to go, he said okay!

I won’t duplicate here my trip observations that I’m writing about for my Houston Chronicle “Lazy Gardener” column on Saturday, Nov. 18.

You can read those, if you don’t take the Chronicle, by going to www.chron.com on or after that Saturday and doing a search for “Lazy Gardener.”  Mostly there I talked about flowers (and global warming).

But — truth be told — my main memory of Hawaii is of the incredible palms.

I wasn’t much of a palm person before, even though I adore Galveston and they are such a strong part of that environment.

But truly, the palms in Hawaii “spoke” to me. I could so easily visualize being on the islands centuries ago, and of “reading” the palms as their delicate fronds swayed in the breeze.

Surely those early Polynesian settlers could tell so much by the way the tree tops were swaying, the directions, the intensity and so many other nuances that we have long since lost the ability to discern.

Is that where the Hawaiian “talking with hands” originated? Were those graceful arms and fingers mimicking the “language” of the palms? It wouldn’t surprise me.

What did surprise me was how different the palms there are from those in Galveston. Ours have more of a “palmetto” shaped frond, a solid base with streamers separating out midway. Theirs are separated from the base so the fronds are freer to wave in the breeze.

Okay, I’ll admit I know next to nothing about palms. But I did find these recommended substitutes that might grow as north as we are (isn’t it funny to think of Houston/Galveston as “further north”? — or is it “farther” north?)

Bamboo palm-Chamaedorea microspadix Butterfly palm-Chrysalidocarpus lutescens Majesty palm-Ravenea rivularis Pindo Palm - Butia capitata Date Palm - Phoenix canariensis and P. reclinata Kentia Palm King Palm Queen palm Cuban royal palm King, Foxtail, Ph. sylvestris (not so massive as Canary). Carpentaria accuminata.

Anyone have any experience with these? I’m not necessarily looking for the height of the Hawaiian coconut palms, just the beautiful frond shape.

Any and all planting/cultural suggestions will be welcome. This is new territory for me.

• In the meantime, know someone with a great garden? Scotts, the gardening product folks, are sponsoring a contest with some pretty good prizes. Nomination deadline is Dec. 1, 2006. For details go to. www.scotts.com/gbtg or call 1-866-565-3554) for one of these categories:

• Classroom Gardener of the Year – Salutes elementary through high school teachers who have incorporated gardening into their curriculums.
• Urban Greenup Gardener of the Year – Salutes volunteers who have used gardening to address the challenges of an inner-city neighborhood.
• Community Beautification Gardener of the Year – Salutes volunteers who have demonstrated their commitment to environmental stewardship through restoration and/or beautification of a main street, park or neighborhood within their city limits, and in the process significantly contributed to community pride.
• Good Neighbor Gardener of the Year – Salutes volunteers who have helped feed the hungry in their communities by growing produce for donation to food banks and/or encouraging participation in programs such as the Garden Writers Association of America's Plant a Row for the Hungry.

DEAR BRENDA: I have a beautiful stand of cosmos. Will they last through winter? We live in Friendswood. T.J.

DEAR T.J.: My orange cosmos (pictured here) have been blooming all year too and I have high hopes they’ll last. It depends on our winter. But don’t count on it.

If you have the old-fashioned, rather rangy types, collect the seed that develops after flowers fade. I’d save these until spring and sow them then. If you’re really lucky tho, yours have already dropped enough seed to insure another crop next year.

Even if they don’t, however, get more seed and replant in the spring. I think these are the easiest, and happiest, of all seeding plants to grow.

The newer hybrids (compact plants with more flower) are harder to keep and to reseed. They’re especially good for a children’s garden because they are so easy to grow. Just sow the seed in loosened soil then pack it down with your foot. They pop up before you know it. They need good drainage and full sun.

If you can’t find any in the nurseries, try seed catalogs. Google Park Seed or Burpee Seed to get started.

DEAR BRENDA: My duranta has gone berserk. I love it but it’s spreading all over everything. Can I cut it back and when should I do it? Molly

DEAR MOLLY: Mine (pictured) has too. I planted it behind the woodpile and am trying to prune off the bottom branches so it spreads tree-like over that nasty mass of lumber. It’s working, but lord does it grow quickly. Still, the beautiful airy arching branches, orchid like flowers and golden berries are a delight.

I wouldn’t cut it back now. You don’t say where you live, but I’m going to assume you’re in the Greater Houston area? If so, pruning anything now is a little risky. Pruning might trigger new growth, then if we have a cold spell, that new growth will be more susceptible to cold damage.

You can end up losing a plant that might easily have survived winter if only it hadn’t been pruned so late in the year.

Wait until spring, late February. Duranta is a summer/fall bloomer, so pruning in the spring is okay. You don’t want to prune spring bloomers (azaleas, camellias, bridal wreath, climbing roses, tulip/pink magnolias, etc.) in February so you won’t cut off all the flowers. Prune these after they bloom.

DEAR BRENDA: I’m looking for something for color for the garden now that winter’s coming. We live in Alvin and I know it’s a gamble since we never know what winter’s bringing. Any suggestions? M.P.

DEAR M.P.: I think cyclamens are one of the best investments around. They’re expensive initially, but they can take a lot of cold and, with luck, they’ll bloom nonstop through March or maybe even April. Ornamental kales and cabbages are pretty and add color. Pansies, of course, are traditional, but here in Aldine, these are a delicacy for our wild rabbits and I’d rather have the rabbits than pansies.

Some of the nurseries will also carry cold-hardy flowers like nemesias. You can (and should) now plant delphiniums, dianthus, hollyhocks, gerberas, larkspur, petunias, snapdragons, stocks, sweet peas — all those plants we think of as English garden plants. They may stop blooming if it gets really cold, but they need cold to set strong root systems in our area. If you wait until spring, the ground warms up so quickly, they often don’t do as well as they would if you planted them now.

In fact, thanks for reminding me. I want to put in some sweet peas. One method used here to help them survive winter (if we have a winter) is to dig a 6- to 8-inch trench along your fence or other support. Sow the seed in this trench and lightly cover with soil. As the plants grow, gradually fill in the trench. This gives them a really strong root system and hopefully they’ll last longer into spring.

• WOULD Y’ALL DO ME A FAVOR?

If you attend any of the events listed below, please let them know you read about it in this column. Now that the Houston Chronicle is only running one week’s worth of events, this is our only resource for advance publicity on many, if not most, of our area’s gardening activities. Help me spread the word that this advance information is available to gardeners as well as organizations planning events. Feel free to forward this information to any and all your email friends.

THANKS!

Brenda

GREATER HOUSTON/GALVESTON/BEAUMONT GARDENING CALENDAR

This is my Master Calendar — ALL the events submitted to me for this column and for my Houston Chronicle Garden Calendar (Saturdays, Star Section, current week only published). All in Houston unless otherwise specified. All are listed almost exactly as submitted. Call and confirm; dates, times, etc., may have changed!

Tuesday, November 14: “Fall Plants and Cutting Garden” by Patty Bansaf, 9:30 a.m., Jersey Village Civic Center, 16327 Lakeview Drive. Jersey Village Garden Club event, 713-466-6885; $5.

Tuesday, November 14: “Creative Design” by Virginia Woods, 9:30 a.m., Rayford Road Community Center, 2325 Rayford Road. The Woodlands Garden Club 281-363-9964; free.

Tuesday, November 14th, “Terrarium Begonias” by Cheryl Lenert, 10 a.m. Pasadena Town Square Community Room, Southmore at Pasadena Blvd. in Pasadena. Begonia Society event, 281-998-0953. Free.

Wednesday, November 15, “Fall Harvest Tasting” by Mary Versfelt, 6:30 p.m., Wabash Antiques & Feed, 5701 Washington Avenue, 713-863-8322; $20.00 per person RSVP

Wednesday, Nov. 15: WaterSmart Landscaping Seminar for Professionals, 8:15 a.m.—3 p.m., Sheraton Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 North Loop West, 281-218-0721 or www.watersmart.cc; $70 at the door.

Thursday Nov. 16: “Irrigation For Gardeners” by Howard Starr and Angela Chandler, 6:15-8:45 p.m., Urban Harvest, 1900 Kane St.; 713-880-5540 to register; www.urbanharvest.org for details and directions; $20. Summer is the perfect time for using a water-conserving irrigation system, and winter is the perfect time for planning it and installing it. Compare several types of systems, learn how to design the layout, install, and maintain an economical and practical irrigation system. Howard Starr is a mechanical engineer and certified Organic Vegetable Specialist who has installed several irrigation systems. Angela Chandler is President of Harris County Master Gardeners and has taught micro-irrigation for four years.

November 16, Native seed and plant swap, 7PM, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway, free. Native Plant Society event. (713)681-3665 or www.npsot.org. 

Thursday, Nov 16: “Filming the ‘Eyes of Texas’” by Gary James Tidwell, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Rd in Rosenberg. Fort Bend Master Gardeners event, 281-342-3034 or 281-341-7068 www.fbmg.com; free.

Friday, Nov. 17: “Yardwise” course, 10 a.m., Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Boulevard; register at 281-474-2551, Ext. 14, or email heather@abnc.org; free. The “YardWise” program is a FREE annual course available to all Harris County residents interested in learning more about environmentally responsible yard care. This two hour course is a shorter version of our annual full day YardWise class. Participants will experience a classroom session that features lectures, slides, and some field instruction. Date: Thursday, November 17th at 10 am Location: Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena, TX 77507. If you are interested in participating in the YardWise course, contact us by phone, email or visti http://www.cleanwaterclearchoice.org/hhw/yardwise.asp.  Contacts: Heather Millar at 281-474-2551 x 14 or email heather@abnc.org or Herman Sanders at 713-290-3000 or email hsanders@swq.hctx.net 

Saturday, November 18, “ Growing Citrus in Houston” by Dianne Norman, 1:30 p.m., Wabash Antiques & Feed, 5701 Washington Avenue, 713-863-8322; free.

Saturday Nov 18: “Blackwood Institute-Bringing Life to the Land” with Cath Conlon, 10 am; Buchanan’s Native Plants, 611 E 11th, 713-861-5702; www.buchanansplants.com; free.

Monday Nov 20: “How to Start a Community or School Garden” by Dr. Bob Randall, 1:00-3:45 p.m., Urban Harvest, 1900 Kane St.; 713-880-5540 to register; www.urbanharvest.org for details and directions; free class. Start a garden at a school, place of worship, or vacant lot for education, donation to the hungry, or improving your community. Learn the basics of planning, finances, and garden design. Dr. Bob Randall has advised over 150 community garden projects since 1987.

Tuesday, Nov 28: “Trees,” 6:30-9 p.m., Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Dr. Harris County Extension event, 281-855-5600, http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/hort; free.

Tuesday, Nov. 28: "The Crisis in Texas State Park Funding" by George L. Bristol, 5:30-7 p.m., 3015 Richmond Avenue. The Park People event, 713-942-7275, www.parkpeople.org; $15.

Thursday November 30th: Registration deadline for Saturday Dec 2 class: “Citrus Tasting and Growing Citrus Class” by Dr. Bob Randall, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Urban Harvest, 1900 Kane St.; 713-880-5540 to register; www.urbanharvest.org for details and directions; $30. Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, tangerines, kumquats and many other citrus can be grown easily in Houston with a few essential steps. Taste more than three dozen citrus varieties and save your seeds to start your own orchard.

Saturday (Dec. 2): Christmas Open House, 3-7 p.m., The Arbor Gate 15635 FM 2920 in Tomball, 281-351-8851, www.arborgate.com; free.

Saturday, December 2: “Orchids for Christmas” by Dr. Rainer Fink, 11 a.m., Martha's Bloomers, 8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass in Navasota, 936-870-4044 or www.marthasbloomers.com; free.

Saturday, December 2, “ Holiday Hazards for Pets’’ by Dr. Nancy Goble DVM 1:30 p.m., Wabash Antiques & Feed, 5701 Washington Avenue, 713-863-8322; free.

Monday Dec 4: “How to Start a Community or School Garden – Class 3: Implementation” by Gary Edmondson, 4:00-6:30 p.m., Urban Harvest, 1900 Kane St.; 713-880-5540 to register; www.urbanharvest.org for details and directions; free class. This class is open to those who have attended Classes 1 and 2. Critique designs from Class 2 and review decisions on placement of the garden. Create a spreadsheet of materials needed and determine the cost of your garden build. Learn to set a schedule for ordering materials and build dates. Other topics include laying out your design at your site, construction, tools needed for building day and routine maintenance, and maintaining your site. Review fruits that grow well in the Houston area. Gary Edmondson is Director of Community and School Gardens at Urban Harvest.

December 5: “Holiday Decorations from the Yard” by Suzanne Ellis, noon. Harris County Extension office, 3033 Bear Creek Dr. Free Master Gardener event. 281-855-5600, access http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/hort; free.

Wednesday, Dec. 7: “South of the Border Christmas Plant Design” by Donna Wilkerson, 9:45 a.m., Amegy Bank, 303 E. Main in League City. Kemah Bay Area Garden Club event, 281-332-5294.

Thursday, December 7: Registration deadline for Saturday, December 9 program Growing Tomatoes from Seed, by MG Sam Scarcella, 9-11 a.m., Galveston County Extension Office, 5115 Highway 3, Dickinson, 281-534-3413 Ext. 6, http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston;  no fee but pre-registration is required. Sponsored by Galveston County Master Gardener Association.

Saturday, December 9, “ Growing Citrus in Houston” by Dianne Norman, 1:30 p.m., Wabash Antiques & Feed, 5701 Washington Avenue, 713-863-8322; FREE

Saturday Dec 9: Citrus Festival at the Bayou City Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-noon, 3000 Richmond (back parking lot), 713-880-5540 or www.urbanharvest.org for more information; free admission. Also December 16. Celebrate the peak of the citrus season in the Houston area. We’ll feature citrus recipes being prepared on site and citrus “professors” with expert information on how to grow your own citrus.

Sunday, Dec. 10: Christmas Tour of Homes, 1-5 p.m., start: complimentary Metro trolley departs from Omni Bank, 4328 Old Spanish Trail. Blue Triangle Garden Club event, 713 523-4651; $10.

Monday Dec 11: “How to Start a Community or School Garden” by Gary Edmondson, 4:00-6:30 p.m., Urban Harvest, 1900 Kane St.; 713-880-5540 to register; www.urbanharvest.org for details and directions; free class.

Start a garden at a school, place of worship, or vacant lot for education, donation to the hungry, or improving your community. Learn the basics of planning, finances, and garden design. Gary Edmondson is Director of Community and School Gardens at Urban Harvest.

Wednesday, Dec. 13: “Lunch Bunch: Battening Down the Frostcloth”, by Greg Harmison, Noon to 2 pm, Mercer Arboretum, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd., (281) 443-8731, www.hcp4.net/mercer; free.

Thursday, December 16: 2006 Upper Gulf Coast Citrus Show. 7 p.m. Walter Hall Park Pavilion, League City. See website for more information and map or call 281-534-3413 Ext. 6, http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston; admission; free. Sponsored by Galveston County Fruit & Pecan Committee.

Saturday Dec 16: Citrus Festival at the Bayou City Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m.-noon, 3000 Richmond (back parking lot), 713-880-5540 or www.urbanharvest.org for more information; free admission.

Celebrate the peak of the citrus season in the Houston area. We’ll feature citrus recipes being prepared on site and citrus “professors” with expert information on how to grow your own citrus.

Monday Dec 18: “How to Start a Community or School Garden” by Dr. Bob Randall, 1:00-3:45 p.m., Urban Harvest, 1900 Kane St.; 713-880-5540 to register; www.urbanharvest.org for details and directions; free class. Start a garden at a school, place of worship, or vacant lot for education, donation to the hungry, or improving your community. Learn the basics of planning, finances, and garden design. Dr. Bob Randall has advised over 150 community garden projects since 1987.

Saturday, Dec 30: “Secrets of Success with Orchids, 2 p.m., Clown Alley Orchids, 3119 Lily Street in Pasadena; 281-991-6841; free.

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Wednesday, Jan. 10: “Selection and Care of Garden Tools”, by Greg Harmison, Noon to 2 pm, Mercer Arboretum, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd., (281) 443-8731, www.hcp4.net/mercer; free.

Tuesday, Jan 16: “Proven Fruit and Nut Trees for the Houston – Galveston Area”, by John Panzarella, 11 am to 1 pm, Mercer Arboretum, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd., (281) 443-8731, www.hcp4.net/mercer; free. Saturday, January 20: “Pruning for Spring” by David Albrecht and Stewart Thompson. 11 am, Martha’s Bloomers, 8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass, Navasota , 936-870-4044 or email: registration@marthasbloomers.com, Free

Saturday, Jan. 20: “Arbor Day Tree Lecture”, by John Ross, 10 am to noon, Mercer Arboretum, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd., (281) 443-8731, www.hcp4.net/mercer; free.

January 22: Reservation deadline for the Saturday, January 27, 2007 “Tea Thyme: When Memories Bloom”: celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Houston Garden Center. Proceeds to benefit Houston Civic Garden Center renovations. Old fashioned tea…circa 1942 — “Serving our Grandmothers’ Recipes” ... made with love. Vintage Style Show “Petticoats, Parasols, and Paraphernalia” — 100 years of women’s history and fashion in a series of charming vignettes, decade by decade, presented by the Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum. Flower Arrangements Through the Decades — Renee Blannchke of Smithville, designer; creative flower arranging has changed between 1942 and 2007; dazzling arrangements will demonstrate the trends. Scavenger Hunt in Our Backyard (weather permitting). Attire: Vintage accessories/costumes of all decades. Or, dress in the 21st Century with purple dress and red hat. At the Garden Center in Hermann Park, 2-5p.m. Sponsored by the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs. For information 281-341-7702; $25. Reservations by January 22, 2007

January 22: Reservation deadline for the Jan. 27 “Tea Thyme: When Memories Bloom — Houston Garden Center’s 65th Anniversary celebration, 2-5 p.m., Houston Garden Center, 1500 Hermann Drive. Houston Federation of Garden Clubs event, 281-341-7702; $25.

Jan. 23, 2007:”Fruits and Nuts,” 6:30-9 p.m., Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Dr. Harris County Extension event, 281-855-5600, http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/hort; free.

Thursday, Jan. 25: “Overcoming Challenges to America’s National Parks” by National Parks Conservation Association President Tom Kiernan and National Parklands in Texas Director Jim Nations, Sadie Gwin Blackburn Environmental Seminar, 9:30 a.m., Houston Museum of Natural Science Imax Theater, One Hermann Circle Drive. River Oaks Garden Club event, 713-523-2483 or www.riveroaksgardenclub.org; free.

Saturday, January 27: “Container Planting for Late Winter and Spring” by Karen Wier and Gar Houston, 11 a.m., Martha's Bloomers, 8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass in Navasota, 936-870-4044 or www.marthasbloomers.com; free.

Saturday, February 3: "Antique Roses" by Glenn Schroeter of the Antique Rose Emporium, 11 a.m., Martha's Bloomers, 8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass in Navasota, 936-870-4044 or www.marthasbloomers.com; free.

Saturday, February 10 "Using Compost & Organics for Better Gardens" by Warren Johnson, 11 am, Martha's Bloomers, 8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass, Navasota, 936-870-4044, or email: registration@marthasbloomers.com, Free!

Saturday, Feb. 17: Dr. William E. Barrick. Of Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile, AL, will speak at the University of Houston. Bellingrath Gardens are considered a premier example of Southern charm and graciousness. Free, but reservations are required as space is limited. For information, email lazygardener@sbcglobal.net. 
 

Tuesday, Feb. 20: “Simple Irrigation Repair”, by Greg Harmison, 11 am to 2 pm, Mercer Arboretum, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd., (281) 443-8731, www.hcp4.net/mercer; free.

Thursday-Saturday, March 1-3: Azalea Trail, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Houstonians will celebrate spring once again with the River Oaks Garden Club’s annual Azalea Trail!! This trail features four private homes and gardens, as well as the beautiful Bayou Bend, Rienzi and the River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics Building and Gardens. For ticket sale information and locations, please contact The River Oaks Garden Club, 713-523-2483 or www.riveroaksgardenclub.org; free.

Saturday-Sunday (March 3-4): Spring Branch African Violet Club Show & Sale; Sat plant sale: 10am-4pm; Sat. show 1-5p; Sun. show & sale 10am-4pm, Houston Garden Center, 1500 Hermann Dr., 713-462-4257, www.orgsites.com/tx/sbavc; free.

Saturday, March 24: "Herbs for Now & Later" by Ann Wheeler, 11 a.m., Martha's Bloomers, 8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass in Navasota, 936-870-4044 or www.marthasbloomers.com; free.

Saturday, March 31: "Jazz Up Your Landscape Plantings" by Dr. Doug Welsh, 11 a.m., Martha's Bloomers, 8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass in Navasota, 936-870-4044 or www.marthasbloomers.com; free.

Saturday, April 28: "Accessorizing the Landscape" by Dr. Bill Welch, 11 a.m., Martha's Bloomers, 8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass in Navasota, 936-870-4044 or www.marthasbloomers.com; free.

May 1-2: Florescence flower show, Museum of Fine Arts, Beck Building, 5601 Main Street. River Oaks Garden Club, the Garden Club of Houston and the Museum of Fine Arts event, www.riveroaksgardenclub.org or 713-523-2483; free.

Saturday, May 12: "Basil, Basil & More Basil" by Ann Wheeler, 11 a.m., Martha's Bloomers, 8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass in Navasota, 936-870-4044 or www.marthasbloomers.com; free.

IF YOU FOUND THIS COLUMN HELPFUL, YOU MIGHT LIKE SOME OF BRENDA’S FLYERS FROM HER GARDENING TALKS:

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