There are going to be a lot of new gardeners this spring, eager to grow a few vegetables and hopefully some flowers. These new gardeners might be trying to save money by growing a bit of food or they …
APB for Missing Crocuses
This is an APB (All Points Bulletin) for Missing Crocuses.The crocuses have not been seen since last spring and are now past due in the garden.Generally just a few inches tall, they were last seen …
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – February 2009
Welcome to Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day at May Dreams Gardens!Though the first half of February has teased us with some sunny, mild, nearly spring like days, it is still winter here, so the floral …
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In Consideration of Gardening Superstitions
Greetings to all members of the Society for the Preservation and Propagation of Old-Time Gardening Wisdom, Lore, and Superstition (SPPOTGWLS or “the Society”)! As noted in our Society bylaws, written …
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Planting a Lilac for Lincoln’s Birthday Bicentennial
Today marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, and I’m commemorating this event in a special way.Last spring I purchased a new lilac, Syringa vulgaris …
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Watch Your Step: Early Signs of Spring
Ladies and gentleman, you are currently looking at the first tiny leaves of what is likely to be the first blooming crocus in my 2009 spring garden. However, it is not in the spot where the first …
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