My garden is full of flowers that we call lilies. There are tiger lilies, blackberry lilies, August lilies, toad lilies, surprise lilies, rain lilies, and daylilies blooming today. But what's in a …
My Souvenirs from Buffalo: New Weeders
Have you ever stopped at a garden center with seventy plus other fanatical gardeners? It's fun to watch how they scatter about. Some head over to look at statues and other garden ornaments. Others …
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As The Garden Design Continues…
As the garden design continues… This week, the garden designer sent me a map of the backyard with the provisional names of each garden area noted on it, and a bulleted list of the ideas and …
Dear Friends and Gardeners July 19, 2010
Dear Dee and Mary Ann and Gardening Friends Everywhere, I'm very late with my letter this week, having just returned from a few days in Chicago. I had hoped to post something Monday evening after …
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Rare Goldenrod Blooms In My Garden Today
Short's Goldenrod, Solidago shortii, is now blooming in my garden. Many people looking at it might say "so what", perhaps stifle a yawn and wonder why this is such a big deal. One bloom spike. …
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Dr. Hortfreud Returns for An Intervention For Purslane
Hot enough for you, Carol? Hello Dr. Hortfreud! I didn’t expect to see you today since I’m staying inside where it is cool. Well, there’s something I think you need to talk through so I decided to …
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