Sometimes in the spring there is as much "unplanting" as planting going on. The weeds are just as excited about spring as any other plant and have taken off. They want to get firmly established and if …
Happy May Day
Happy May Day.Good things happen in the garden and life in May.The strawberries are blooming! I should have some late May or early June berries to eat from my strawberry patch, which I planted last …
Goodbye, April! Hello, May! Time for Lettuce
Lettuce! From the garden! And yes, quite delicious, it is. I had some on my sandwich at lunch today, and that made my 'brown bag' lunch seem like the finest gourmet cuisine. And to think that I …
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Lily of the Valley
Do certain plants still trigger strong childhood memories when you garden with them every day?Pam/Digging asked this question in response to a comment I left on a post she wrote about her childhood …
Green Thumb Sunday – Snow In Summer
I'm referring to the flowers, not the weather! Cerastium tomentosum, Snow-in-summer. It's a beautiful day, not a snowflake in sight, except for this snow-in-summer.Join …
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Nesting, Mowing, Racing, Blooming
This afternoon I found this robin's nest in the crab apple tree in front. The bird who built this nest is pretty smart because it is in an ideal location. She was also a fast builder because this nest …
