One of the best ways to fill your garden with color is to grow summer flowers from seed. Growing flowers from seed is cheaper than …
April garden thoughts
With this morning's bright sunshine and blue skies, I am overflowing with April garden thoughts. In fact, I've been thinking about …
Spring fever?
How can you temporarily alleviate a case of spring fever if you’re tired of cloudy days, winter storms, and disgusted with …
Indoor flower garden
Since my amaryllis and paperwhites didn't bloom for Christmas I'm now enjoying my indoor flower garden in January. This might be …
April garden chores
I am really behind on my April garden chores, and after the last couple of days, rain and abundant sun is making the cultivated …
A Report from the Northwest Flower and Garden Show
I'm back from speaking at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. What a whirlwind trip and a breath of Spring! My suitcases are …
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It is well with my garden
November 5, and it is well with my garden. Gradually, flowers are slowing down, but roses were still blooming in the blustery day …
Too tired to post
I feel a post percolating about the fires and rebirth, but having just returned from GWA, I'm too tired to write it today. My home …
Awaken your sense of child-like wonder
The weather is finally turning a bit, and I've been planting like a busy bee. Today, as I dug holes for an apricot tree and four …
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Garden Bloggers’ Muse Day, May 1, 2010
The Best Thing in the World What's the best thing in the world? June-rose, by May-dew impearled; Sweet south-wind, that means …
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You really can garden anywhere
First, bear with me while I indulge in a bit of history. When I began to garden, I was nineteen years old, married and living …
Dear Friends and Gardeners, March 16, 2010
Dear Carol, Mary Ann and all of our Gardening Friends, Well, Daylight Savings Time began two days ago. So, today, I'm tired. …
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