Are these my best peas ever? This is somewhat embarrasing to admit, but I've never been all that successful at growing peas. Some years the bunnies eat the vines to the ground before they have a …
First Strawberry
I found the first ripe strawberry of the season this evening, on the corner of the raised bed, where it probably gets more sun. These are everbearing strawberries that I planted last year. My hope and …
First Daylilies
The first daylily bloom appeared this morning. It is no doubt a 'Stella D'Oro', which should bloom all summer long to the point that I'll likely not notice them along the edge of my patio after …
Garden Bloggers’ Book Club May Newsletter
Welcome to the May edition of the Garden Bloggers’ Book Club newsletter.Update on April-MayWho is going to join us for the book club post this month? For the Garden Bloggers’ Book April-May selection …
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Light Frost is Not a Color
We did have some light frost last night (Thursday night, Friday morning). I do not believe it was enough to cause any damage. It was the kind of frost that if you weren't an early bird, you probably …
They Came Back, Can I Keep Them Awhile Longer?
The spirea along the walkway, Spirea japonica 'Limemound', that I cut back to the ground in early spring came back all nice and springy-green. They look so pretty and I love that color of foliage. …
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