The idea of using aluminum cans to heat a building may sound a little far-fetched at first, but a company in Canada has proved the idea makes great sense. Cansolair Inc. has used aluminum cans in it’s solar panels for over 10 years now, and they’ve even won awards for their design.
Corylopsis pauctflora has the precocious habit of flowering in March – April. Fortunately we are often granted a few mild, sun-blessed days in which to appreciate the delicate fragrance of the drooping racemes of yellow flowers. Incidently, they make worthy pot plants but rarely exceed 36 in. even outside.
Arundinaria murielae came to me by mistake as the species. Fortunately, I did not discover the fact until the bright green young canes made an appearance and by this time the plant had so impressed me with its graceful elegance that removing even a single cane would have been a desecration.
Some climbers like ivy need no support other than that provided by their aerial roots whereas others, as for example the climbing roses, need tying in with string, plastic ribbon, webbing or a similar artificial aid.
Caragana pygmaea is my favourite, and the longest lived with me at 16 years old. At first glance it resembles a sparse-leaved heather but in May the slender shoots are decorated with delicate pale gold pendant blossoms. Once again seed is the best method of propagation.
