Carol J. Michel - Author and Gardener
Award winner author of gardening humor books
If you follow the winding path from Santa’s castle down past the stables where the reindeer live, then walk toward a little grove of pine and fir trees, you’ll find a tiny potting shed with an …
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I am a gardener and it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.I willingly admit…… that I am tempted to buy poinsettias, Norfolk Island pines, Christmas cactus, amaryllis bulbs, and rosemary …
Here we are at Thanksgiving.It should be a day to reflect on what we are thankful for, to rest and relax before we begin the next holiday season, to spend some quality time in the garden in autumn.But …
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When I asked a friend what she might like to read about in my weekly newspaper column the week of Thanksgiving, she said, anything but one of those “Thanksgiving Thankful” write ups.So I didn’t write …
When a gardener plans a Halloween party…She looks for the perfect video to play for her guests to set the mood. Does anyone remember the ‘Green Fingers’ episode of Night Gallery?Part 2Part 3Watch it …
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Are you ready for the Halloween Hare to visit your garden?Did you set aside a few pieces of candy to appease him when he makes his midnight witching-hour call on your garden?What will he find? Or …
