Tag Archives: Marigolds

September garden color

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

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 →

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Wordless Wednesday – Pollinator

Posted on August 20, 2014 by
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Gardening update

Posted on April 7, 2014 by

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 →

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Where have they gone?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

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 →

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Flowers in June

Posted on June 5, 2013 by

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 →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Green

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

As a Master Gardener, green is one of my favorite colors and being green, or environmentally responsible, is something I am proud to take seriously.

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Today

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

…rain and leaves are falling.

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Yankee gardening

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

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 →

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Flower Seedlings

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

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 →

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