When the garden designer laid out the gardens a few springs ago, she described the bed around the locust tree as a "groundcover quilt". What I recall from her description is that it should be a …
Just an old watering can, and three wishes
I woke up the next morning and thought about my encounter with the wee garden fairy and her announcement that she could grant me three wishes. Was it a dream? I wasn't sure. I checked the watering …
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Just an old watering can
I thought it was just an old watering can, full of dust and cobwebs. But I liked the looks of it, the patina, and was happy to have a friend give it to me. I took it home and decided to at least wash …
June? Where are you, June?
June? Where are you June? Where are your pleasant days, your gentle rains? Why do you bring us hot, dry days and late summer flowers? June, this is not funny. Carol? Yes, Dr. Hortfreud? Why are …
Guest Post: A Riddle from the Garden Fairies
Garden fairies here. We are garden fairies and we have a riddle to share. We made it up ourselves so naturally, we think it is clever, brilliant, insightful and it contains a bit of wisdom, …
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The most beautiful daylily in the world
'Moonlight Orchid' Indianapolis, IN: A press conference was held early this morning for the presentation of the award for the Most Beautiful Daylily in the World at May Dreams Gardens. Members …
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