Carol J. Michel - Author and Gardener
Award winner author of gardening humor books
We got enough rain today to wash the dust off my umbrella, not nearly enough to catch up from what is being called a "moderate drought".The only plants not really suffering are those in containers, …
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I have a new gardening goal. I want to grow clematis that out-grow those that my older sister has around her garden. A few weekends ago, we were all at her house, and my youngest sister and I decided …
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My sister called me the other day and I cheerily answered "Hello!" in a sing-songy happy voice. She greeted me with "You are in such trouble!"Moi? I searched my conscience, it was clear, as usual. I …
Old pictures tell some interesting stories and often remind us of details long forgotten.My Dad always enjoyed working in his garden, especially the vegetable garden. I have a vision of that garden in …
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Welcome to May Dreams Gardens, home of the purple bench and now home of the twin green towers.I finished painting my towers this morning and set them up in the garden.This particular tower will …
Welcome to my garden! Could any morning be finer in the garden than a cool June morning, before the heat of the day rushes in?Here’s a few pictures of some blooms in my garden in mid-June.This is a …
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