Time for another "rose, thorn, bud" post. A rose is something going well or nice. I'd say it is nice that some of the mums I've planted out in the garden have reliably returned each year as …
Rabbit, Rabbit, The Joy of the First Day of a Month
Did you remember to say "rabbit, rabbit" first thing this morning, another 1st day of the month? It's for good luck but if you didn't say it, I think you're going to be okay this month. At least …
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Michaelmas Daisies
What hides in the garden all summer and then reveals itself in the fall? Michaelmas daisies! You may know them as asters, or Asters. Or by their new botanical genus name Symphyotrichum, which …
Even the Air
Even the air wanted to hold onto the rain that fell overnight, embracing it after so many days without rain. So when I looked outside this morning and saw the flog, I quickly got dressed and headed …
How to Write a Garden Blog Post
First, find an interesting picture. Second, decide what kind of story it's going to tell. This particular picture has several possible stories in it. Front and center is the story of my …
Garden Fairies Take Stock
Garden fairies here. We are garden fairies and we are taking stock this morning. That is why you are seeing a picture of the leaves of some rather gigantic stock, Matthioloa incana, that Carol grew …
