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a gardener's guide

A Gardener’s Guide to Talking to Santa Claus

December 3, 2010 By Carol Michel 21 Comments

You know you need to do it, you want to do it. You are biding your time, waiting for a day when the kids are in school, waiting for a moment to present itself when he is all alone. When that moment happens, don’t blow it. Be ready. Be prepared. You don’t want to rush, to appear greedy, as though this is all about you. You want to speak clearly, make your needs and wants and deepest desires known so that your holidays are not marred by a blown opportunity. In that spirit, I present… A … [Read more...] about A Gardener’s Guide to Talking to Santa Claus

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A Gardener’s Guide to Thanksgiving Day Dinner Conversation

November 25, 2010 By Carol Michel 16 Comments

Shlumbergera sp. (Thanksgiving Cactus) For those of you who find yourself sitting at the Thanksgiving table next to your second cousin’s husband’s mother or your niece’s mother-in-law’s daughter or some other person who is equally welcome, but unknown to you until that very minute you sat down, I offer you… A Gardener's Guide to Thanksgiving Day Dinner Conversation also known as Five Excellent Conversation Starters for Gardeners 1. Ask them if they know that sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes … [Read more...] about A Gardener’s Guide to Thanksgiving Day Dinner Conversation

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