Carol J. Michel - Author and Gardener
Award winner author of gardening humor books
Aster 'Alma Potschke', which has nothing to do with the veg garden Dear Dee and Mary Ann, I have been quite lax in providing updates for the Dear Friend and Gardening virtual garden club. Let …
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... And every evening after she had finished her chores, if she had been good all day, meaning no whining or fussing, no being mean or unkind to others, no temper tantrums. If she ate all …
Did you ever wonder where the motivation to garden goes in the summertime? We all start out the gardening season full of ideas and energy and Motivation. On the first warm day of spring, we grab our …
When you look around your garden, do you wonder how you ended up with so much stuff? All those decorative items you knew would be just perfect for your garden. You placed some of them in the …
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Dear Gail, Thank you for providing us with Wildflower Wednesday on the fourth Wednesday of the month, reminding us to think about wildflowers for our gardens. While I was out mowing today, I …
Sometimes, when I sit still in the garden for just a minute, the old woman at the door comes and pays me a visit. Long-time readers, you remember the old woman at the door, don't you? She seems …
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