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September garden color
I get a chill just writing September. Where did the summer go? I wanted it to last longer after that wicked winter. Oh well, I guess I need some cheese with my whine. 🙂 The flower gardens are still lush … Continue reading
Gardening update
It’s gardening season even if I do have some huge piles of compacted snow on the ground. 🙂 For three days last week I shoveled snow and chopped ice off five 4’x8′ raised beds. There was about 6″ of snow to … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Alyssum, Coleus, Columbine, Gardening, Geraniums, Marigolds, Organic gardening, Organic vegetables, Planting seeds, Sewing
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Where have they gone?
I thought I’d planned well. For many years, I have had a lot of the suggested perennials for a successful butterfly garden, and we do not spray anywhere on the property. Purple Coneflowers, Yellow Coreopsis, Orange Blanket Flowers, Phlox in … Continue reading
Flowers in June
During our wonderful five-day adventure with our granddaughter, the temperatures at home soared into the 90’s. After several days of these extreme temps, some welcome rain arrived. Turning into the driveway, we were amazed at the growth in the gardens … Continue reading
Posted in Cottage Perennials, Gardening
Tagged Bleeding hearts, Catmint, Cottage gardening, Day lily, Dwarf Korean Lilac, Gardening, Geraniums, Iris, Lupines, Marigolds, Organic gardening, Peonies, Poppies, Sedum, Siberian Iris, Zinnias
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Today
…rain and leaves are falling.
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Autumn Joy Sedum, Coral Bells, Gardening, Little Princess Spirea, Maple leaves, Marigolds, Perennials, Pine needles, Welcome sign
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Yankee gardening
I’m a Yankee by birth and a Yankee at heart – I was born in New England, and I repurpose, recycle and reuse in preference to buying new. So, this spring I decided to see if I could keep my … Continue reading
Posted in Cottage Perennials, Flower Gardening, Gardening
Tagged Alyssium, Annuals, Astilebe, Bishops Weed, Chrysanthemums, Coral Bells, Cottage gardens, Expense of annuals, Gardening poll, Geraniums, Hosta, Lobelia, Lungwort, Marigolds, Perennials, Repurposing plants, Using perennials in pots, Yankee gardening, Zinnias
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Flower Seedlings
Suffice it to say I am great with vegetable seedlings but normally am not all that successful with flower seedlings. Ironic, since I’m the main gardener of flowers in the family. But, with the additional light this year, it has … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Alyssum, Flowers from seeds, Gardening, Marigolds, New Blogger, Seedlings, Zinnias
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