More Lily of the Valley I've gone down into another rabbit hole of old gardening books. Down in this particular rabbit hole, I've been following one trail and then another, sometimes retracing steps …
Every gardener must decide: Cut Back or Leave Standing
Aster hiding in the Amsonia There comes a time in the fall when every gardener who gardens in a climate with a true winter season with snow and ice and, well, winter, must decide. Cut down …
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Selection Sunday, Our thoughts turn to gardening
I bought and planted violas. It's Selection Sunday, when college basketball teams find out if they've been chosen to play in the NCAA tournament, and our thoughts turn to gardening, as they always …
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Sowing Seeds
There’s nothing wrong with sowing the same seeds you’ve always sown, as long as you are happy getting the same results. And there is nothing wrong with the same results. Gardeners, people, gain …
A Look Over My Shoulder As I Order Seeds
Got my seeds ordered. Ordered them all this evening, from five different seed companies. My first order was confirmed with an email at 9:44 pm EST. I'd guess I started ordering at 9:15 pm or so. …
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Seed Giveaway for St. Valentine’s Day
On this St. Valentine's Day, when all our thoughts turn to love, I'm excited to pass along my love of gardening and seed sowing by teaming up with Nature's Crossroads, Earth-Friendly Seeds for Midwest …
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