Seasonal Plantings
The Calendar Of Greenery
My garden is, from a distance, mostly green. But at a certain time in the spring, in one spot, small bright flowers grow. Native geraniums
March 10, 2016
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Gardening
Putting A California Garden To Bed In Late Summer
Snow does not fall in my back yard. The last time it snowed, and hit the ground and remained, was probably 1960. So the seasons
September 3, 2015
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Gardening
A DIY Project For Really Lazy People With A Sense Of Humor Who Like Beauty
It’s hard for me to finish projects that involve working with my hands. Because, impatient. Because, bad small motor skills. But perseverance, humor, and community work miracles.
July 28, 2015
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Gardening
When A Garden Surprises At Easter Time
I spent a good bit of last week’s blog break standing in my yard, not always in the grip of awe and wonder. I waxed
March 31, 2015
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Gardening
The Kind Of Garden Just About Anyone Can Grow
Of all my retirement projects, my container garden may provide the most small and bubbling happinesses. I started it back in July, from seed. I
September 24, 2014
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Gardening
Flowers, Or Perhaps We Should Say “Florals,” In The House
Today is Flowers In The House day. Jane, at Small But Charming, is a florist, and today she and her buddies post photos of their
January 13, 2014
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Seasonal Plantings
Happy 4th Of July!
I love the 4th of July. My patriotism unfurls, no politics in sight. So let’s hear it for the red. The white. and the blue.
July 4, 2012
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Seasonal Plantings
In Which Unexpected Helpers Volunteer
Right about now, we could all use an unexpected helper. This coleus, in situ on my front porch since September, has appreciated neither winter nor
November 24, 2011
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Seasonal Plantings
How Suburban Prisoners Do Fashion Week
It’s Labor Day in the United States. But it’s also Fashion Week. I change the flowers on my front porch, for holidays. This year it
September 5, 2011
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Gardening
Happy 4th of July
It’s the 4th of July, and the United States of America celebrates its national holiday. This morning, tea in a travel mug, I planted our
July 4, 2011
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Gardening
Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Spring Festivals
I’m not one for door wreaths, except at Christmas. Evergreens tied with red plaid bows, and a discreet juniper berry here and there. That said,
April 21, 2011
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Labor Day Planting In the USA
Rudbeckia, coryx, coleus, alyssum Here’s to the work ethic. And days off. Hope everyone, American or not, has had a wonderful weekend. Previously: 4th of
September 6, 2010
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