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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day: 15 April 2016

Today is Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day; Carol at May Dreams Garden invites us to share photographs of what is blooming in our gardens on the fifteenth of each month. Much is happening in our garden as plants are coming to life and … Continue reading

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A Luxury Food Emporium

I am trying hard not to get discouraged. The deer and rabbits apparently think they have found the area’s finest food emporium. They are playing havoc with many of the plants in my garden, but I must admit to being … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday/Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: Two for the Price of One

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Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: 22 March 2015

Today is Garden Bloggers Foliage Day hosted by Christina at Creating my own garden of the Hesperides. Spring is making its presence felt in my garden, waking up plants that have been a bit sleepy for awhile. I thought it might … Continue reading

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A Garden Review of 2014: July-September

This is the second chapter in the review of our garden in 2014, with thanks to Cathy at WordsandHerbs for suggesting this idea.      July Crape myrtles come on strong in mid-summer and begin to provide tons of color. We have seven … Continue reading

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A Garden Review of 2014: April-June

Cathy, at WordsandHerbs, has encouraged her readers to present a review of their gardens for the past year, focusing on a quarter of the year each week up until Christmas. I am pleased to present this first offering. In putting this … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: The Return of the Pink Clematis

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A Sunday Walk in the Garden

Today was a great day to walk in the garden and take in what is happening here…and show me a few chores that I need to undertake. It’s cooler today…finally…and a cloudy sky takes away the harsh glare of a full sun. … Continue reading

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Garden Bloggers Foliage Day: A First Attempt

I am delighted to accept the invitation from Christina to join gardeners for her suggested Garden Bloggers Foliage Day. This will be my first humble attempt to participate on the 22nd of the month. Here is a view of my side garden which has a southern exposure. Consequently, … Continue reading

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In a Vase on Monday: Clematis Seed Heads

As my clematis vines have begun to drop their flowers, they have left a legacy of intriguing seed heads. It seemed that they just might give me the opportunity to extend In a Vase on Monday to include something other than flowers or foliage. I … Continue reading

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