When a gardener reads the newspaper early in the morning and sees a sub-heading about ‘Top Mercury-Emitting Plants’…She thinks… There are plants that emit mercury!? Are any of these growing in my garden? How is this possible? I don’t remember this from when I studied horticulture in college. Then she quickly realizes that they are talking about another kind of plants… power plants. Oops, never mind…On Saturdays, she likes to read the gardening column written by the local garden writer. If she … [Read more...] about When a Gardener Reads the Newspaper
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When A Gardener Goes To The State Fair
When a gardener goes to the State Fair, in this case, the Indiana State Fair...She takes note that it is the "Year of the Tree".So they decorated the gazebo top to look like... a tree house?In the Home & Arts building, she finds a cake that looks like it was made just for her.This is for someone's retirement.When there is a brief rain shower, she directs everyone with her to seek shelter in the HortAg Building.No one will want to go out into the rain, so they won't realize how much time she … [Read more...] about When A Gardener Goes To The State Fair
When A Gardener Goes to the Movies
When a gardener goes to the movies, she likes to watch...GreenfingersIt's about bad guys who turn into good gardeners.Saving GraceThis one includes that classic line... "It's a plant, I'm a gardener", or something like that.The Secret GardenIt's one of the classics, good for kids, too.Dennis the MenaceIt has that memorable scene where Mr. Wilson's garden club comes over to see his rare flower bloom. Did I mention my night blooming cereus is going to bloom any night now?84 Charing Cross RoadHey, … [Read more...] about When A Gardener Goes to the Movies
When a Gardener Goes To The Zoo
When a gardener goes to the zoo, she sees...Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae)Elephant Ears (Colocasia sp.)Kangaroo Paws (Anigozanthos)And Eucalyptus Hey, how did that Koala get in the picture?******Reminder that tomorrow is the 15th, time for another Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. It's easy to participate. Just post on your blog about what is blooming in your garden now, then leave a comment on my bloom day post (which will post very early tomorrow) so we can find you. All are welcome to … [Read more...] about When a Gardener Goes To The Zoo
