I realized a few days ago that this week I would probably post the 500th post on this blog. Five-Oh-Oh.And this is it.I started this blog in 2004 and left six posts from that year. There were a few …
I Only Got One Mini Hosta!
The American Hosta Society 2007 National Convention is in town this week.The vendor sales area is open to the general public.So I went.Without supervision.My goal was to get two new miniature hostas …
What To Do With Leftover Flowers… And Send Rain!
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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Where Did That Double Flowering Clematis Come From?
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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“You Are In Such Trouble”
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 …
Where The Zinnias Were Six Feet Tall
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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