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Success!
They’re here! The sunflowers are here! Hundreds of ‘em. And a little bonus – because I planted three different varieties, some are behind the others schedule-wise, and we’ll have blooms for quite a while. The giants in the back should … Continue reading
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Late Summer Blooms
The perennials have bloomed their last, the lily and hosta stalks are more and more brown each day, and the catnip is more silver than green these days. Yes Friends, my favorite perennial beds are nearly spent. However, the annuals … Continue reading
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It Won’t Be Long Now
The sunflower blossoms are starting to open! Saw my first one today. Looks like the small and mediums are going to bloom nicely. The giants haven’t quite gotten tall enough to have blossoms yet, but there’s still hope for them … Continue reading
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Fall Bounty
Albeit a little early. I’m looking out the kitchen window, thinking about tomorrow’s cooler temps, and daydreaming over my bowl of batter. The summer lilies have lost their bloom, and the maples are already turning. It’s at this point that … Continue reading
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Lovely
It’s time to catch up, huh Friends? No post in how many days? I’m supposing I haven’t had much to say, other than simply, Life is Lovely. Summer is beginning to wane. Of course, around here, you hear a quip … Continue reading
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I Think They’ll Live
Remember the tiny one-inch sprouts in the “Sunflower Forest” I planted alongside the road? The little sprouty peepers I showed you a photo of a few weeks ago? Some of them are almost five feet tall! Never mind zucchini … … Continue reading
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The Garden Report
The garden(s) are going great guns here at The Pines, and I thought it would be nice to report on some of the plants/beds/experiments I’ve talked about over the past few months. Let’s do it in photos, though. Totally more … Continue reading
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Poulet Palace Renovation Day
And I do mean day! I took down last year’s old wooden Franken-pen, which had been cobbled together over the seasons. Started as a fence, gained a ramshackle roof, ended up covered on one side because it was so ugly. … Continue reading
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Go Get ‘Em, Tansy
Can I tell you about a plant that has gorgeous foliage and flowers, is a natural insect repellent, is terrific in cuttings and vases, dries beautifully, is super prolific, and likes to be ignored? I love me some Tansy. Love … Continue reading
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Where the Wild Things Are
Well, you know. You don’t have a lot of nice wild plants when you buy an old junk property that the previous owners principally used as a junk yard. But, we’re trying. Plenty of new plants and trees have been … Continue reading
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