There is a game of “tag” going around the blogging world, where the “tagee” is supposed to list 5 weird things about themselves. Though I have been “tagged” a few times, I’ve resisted posting on that …
Green Thumb Sunday – Week 6
As noted earlier this week, I have hyacinth in bloom. So far, all pink, but the blue flowers will not be far behind. ANYONE can grow hyacinth in vases like this. There is little to no effort involved. …
Five and A Half Weeks Later – Bloom!
Five and a half weeks after I took the hyacinth bulbs out of the refrigerator and placed them in hyacinth vases, I have bloom. Pink, obviously. Fragrant, too.Outside, we have snow and cold. Winter …
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Green Thumb Sunday: Hyacinth Week 5, plus Hellebores
Here are the Hyacinths after 5 weeks. I have no explanation for why there is such variation in growth. All the bulbs came out of the same bag and were kept in the back of my refrigerator for the same …
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Updates: Crocuses, Terrariums and Pets
Last weekend, I posted a picture of crocuses taken by my front step and several commented that they had never seen crocuses bloom this early in zone 5. I swear that picture was truly taken last …
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Procrastination in the Garden, Need Help!
Did you ever buy something for your garden and then never quite got around to putting it where you intended? Or maybe you bought a new container and then never planted anything in it because you …
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