Roses - the quintessential scented flower Why? Why do I read these old gardening books like "All in a Garden Fair" by Alice T. A. Quackenbush and "The Garden that I Love" by Alfred Austin? Why? …
Scarlet Sage
I received some unexpected mail yesterday, a manila envelope from an aunt. Inside the envelope was a copy of a letter my Aunt Marjorie wrote in 2004 with memories of her father, and in …
Diving down a rabbit hole of old-fashioned flowers
Welcome to my new rabbit hole, The Book of Old-Fashioned Flowers and Other Plants Which Thrive in the Open Air of England by Harry Roberts. With numerous illustrations reproduced from drawings by …
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Life of a Hollyhock: A One Act Play
Life of a HollyhockA One Act PlayByCarol M. Cast of Characters Hollyhock ………………………… A simple biennial flower Thorn Goblinfly ………………….... A simple little garden fairy Various flowers. …………………... …
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Clematis 'Pagoda'
Clematis 'Pagoda'. It speaks softly, "Slow down and notice the details of the garden." It whispers, "Pause and admire me." No shouting, chortling or guffaws from this little flower. Sweet. …
Upon Close Inspection: Tomato Blossoms
Upon close inspection, I find that not all tomato blossoms are the same. In this collage, the top blossom will one day be a ‘Reisetomate’ tomato, a very odd tomato that looks like a bunch of little …
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