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Live Christmas Tree, Week One
I have to say that after a week with a live tree, I wholeheartedly approve. As does Pomona. Not only is the size perfect for my diminished quantity of presents, but I have had virtually no needle drop. I have … Continue reading
Finally, the Wedding Flowers
It was a beautiful day in Mid-July and I was on vacation. Was I in the garden? Touring another garden? At a garden center? No, I was in my basement carefully arranging 250 glorious hot pink roses for my sister’s … Continue reading
Snow-18 inches of it.
With 18 inches of snow in the last 24 hours, we’ve definitely started out winter with a bang! If you are in our delightful predicament (state government shut down, so no work for us), after you’ve checked to make sure … Continue reading
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Tagged evergreens in the snow, snow
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Cut Flowers
As today is my birthday, I’ve been thinking about beautiful bouquets of flowers, and what a nice present they make. My favorite cut flowers are carnations. Before you click to another page, think about how beautiful carnations can looked tightly … Continue reading
Uncover, prune and remove
Yes Kate, you do have to go out and pull the leaves off your flowers. In Wisconsin it is a bit tricky to find the right time to do this. The leaves and stems of old perennials provide a bit … Continue reading
25 Random Things
Following the “25 random things about me” craze, here is a list of 25 random things about gardens; yours, mine and theirs. 1. I garden on 1/7th of an acre, but it ain’t the size that matters. 2. I hate … Continue reading
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Tagged 25 random things, dan hinckley, dusty miller, orange mulch, red bedding salvias, weeds
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