I stowed summer away for the winter under a big tarp that looks like camouflage. The garage is full and I don't have a shed, so this is the best I could do. I've hidden a table and four chairs, two …
Phases of house plant care identified
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. --After extensive study and observation, Dr. V. Q. Hortfreud recently determined that those who have house plants generally follow a predictable and repeatable pattern in caring for …
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Vintage gardening tools
Give me those old time gardening tools. Give me simplicity of design. Give me quality that lasts for decades. Give me the patina of age, of tools well used by past gardeners. My sister-in-law …
Guest Post: Garden Fairies Discuss Time and Whodunit
Garden fairies here. We are very excited about upcoming events that will be taking place this weekend here at our year-round home and garden, May Dreams Gardens. We get an extra hour. That's …
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Personal Assistant for a Gardener
I am thrilled to announce that I have hired a new personal assistant - Miss J. Hortaway. Miss Hortaway will help me organize the list of bulbs I just planted, so I can easily determine the names of …
Bulbs, in the generic sense
I finished planting bulbs today, in the generic sense, meaning that I planted bulbs, corms and tubers for spring flowers. Some gardeners, both new and experienced, take great delight in correcting …
