I've sprung. Yesterday, I set a new personal record for the earliest day to plant pansies in containers on my front porch. February 20th. Though I do not need a defense for my actions, if anyone …
For Immediate Release: First Bloom of the Year
I am pleased to report that I spotted the first bloom of the year, a lovely crocus in the back lawn. Oh, and it has a buddy, too. Get it. BUDdy? This is not the earliest I've found a bloom in …
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Sailing through the garden on the good ship ‘Rain Again’
Dear Olive, Greetings from the good ship 'Rain Again'. We've had quite the journey through Spring so far. We've sailed along with six or more inches of rain in the last ten days or so, depending on …
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This Spring Weather is Not Going to Rush Me!
With temperatures barely reaching 60ºF after much warmer days the week before, I suppose you could call yesterday our dogwood winter. That's what the old timers call a cold day in the spring when …
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Perpetual Spring
Windflowers bloom as irises fade "Hurry or you'll miss it!" How does that sound for a rallying call for spring? New flowers are coming up just as other blooms are fading and I'm running around …
Garden Fairies Cancel Celebration of End of Winter
No one knew who put up the sign, but when the garden fairies woke up shivering, they saw it, set at an angle so the snow stuck to it. Honoria Hellebore wiped the snow off and read it to everyone …
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