Carol J. Michel - Author and Gardener
Award winner author of gardening humor books
I was feeling pleased with myself, even a little smug, about how well I was keeping up with the weeds in my garden. I thought for once I was in control of the situation and the weeds were sort …
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At some point in life, someone will label us, or we will label ourselves, as either an introvert or an extrovert. If we seem to draw energy from being alone, we'll usually be …
Do you know what's great about the Garden Bloggers' Flings? Yes, the gardens are wonderful. I don't know how the local committee in Austin talked their way into some of the fabulous gardens we …
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The garden chairs will have to wait for me to sit in them. And when I do stop long enough to sit down, it appears I'll have to fight some shrubs for the best seat. No matter, I'm enjoying a lot of …
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I've been strolling through my garden, exercising my mind by trying to name the flowers as they bloom. The one picture here I call "Ragged Robin", but its true name is Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite …
Dear Hortense Hoelove, I know it's been a while since you published your advice column. I don't know if you stopped because of a lack of questions or if you decided you didn't want to …
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