I posted this from my iPad to see what that would be like. For those who stopped by for some actual gardening related news or notes, you may ponder this... "If you are a gardener, it isn't a …
When Plants Disobey – Clematis ‘Pink Fantasy’
I had visions of a nice line up of Clematis vines along the back fence that borders the vegetable garden. The vines would grow up various and sundry trellises, that in and of themselves would be …
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Garden Design Update: Woodland Follies and More
Iris 'Dawn of Change' I have only one old-fashioned tall bearded Iris in my garden. It is growing in a bed on the west side of the house, next to some lilacs, where it has not bloomed for at least ten …
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Life of a Marigold: A One Act Play
Life of a Marigold A One Act Play By Carol M. Cast of Characters Marigold…………………………. A simple annual flower Pruners……………………………. The villain turned hero TIME: Late Spring SETTING: A …
Dear Hortense: Do Garden Fairies Really Exist?
Dear Hortense Hoelove, Do garden fairies really exist? Yours truly, Thorn Goblinfly Dear Ms. Goblinfly, This feels like a trick question, the kind of trick question a garden fairy would ask. You …
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The Old Woman at the Door Talks About Time
The old woman showed up in my garden, coming up behind me as I knelt on the ground pulling weeds. I was startled momentarily, not recognizing her at first. Then I realized she was the old woman at …
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