I went out to the garden early one morning and was startled to find the old woman, whom I generally refer to as the "old woman at the door", sitting on the boulder in the vegetable garden. She had on …
Life of a Hollyhock: A One Act Play
Life of a HollyhockA One Act PlayByCarol M. Cast of Characters Hollyhock ………………………… A simple biennial flower Thorn Goblinfly ………………….... A simple little garden fairy Various flowers. …………………... …
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Garden Design Update: Yard Becomes A Garden
Clematis 'Rooguchi' Over in Ploppers' Field, another small-flowered clematis, Clematis 'Rooguchi' is blooming. It doesn't have as many blooms right now as Clematis 'Pagoda' but it has a charm of its …
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Clematis 'Pagoda'
Clematis 'Pagoda'. It speaks softly, "Slow down and notice the details of the garden." It whispers, "Pause and admire me." No shouting, chortling or guffaws from this little flower. Sweet. …
How wide should the paths be in a vegetable garden?
"How wide should the paths be in a vegetable garden?" Gardeners everywhere are asking. If they are too narrow, they are useless to all but the ants and coons. If they are too wide, you've wasted …
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My Newest Hoe is a Spork
I got a new hoe several weeks ago from the Garden Tool Co. How I came to get this new hoe is a testament to the connections you can make with others of like mind on Twitter and Facebook. The folks …
