Carol J. Michel - Author and Gardener
Award winner author of gardening humor books
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'. 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?" 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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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 …
Lean in real close if you want in on a wildflower secret. Closer. Now look behind you to make sure no one is reading over your shoulder. After all, I wouldn’t want just anyone to find out this …
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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 …
