Forcing Spring Flower Bulbs in the Winter Sun & Cold
The sun is out and I am itching to get my hands dirty. One of the advantages of having a garden club for students for over 15 years is that…
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Favorite Photos of 2019: Flowers Edition. Vote for your Favorite!
I’d like to do something fun with the next few days. Through the end of the year, I will post 10-15 of my favorite photos. Each day, vote on the…
Slice of Life: The Gift of Friendship
Yesterday, I had coffee with a friend. This is something I do with some regularity with a few close friends. But, yesterday was different. I had not seen this friend…
Planned Obsolescence vs. Schlumbergera
Today, when I considered what to write about I was torn between planned obsolescence and Schlumbergera. What?! Huh? I understand that both of these topics might look over the top,…
A Trip to Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, Iowa
Last Tuesday I did something I have never done before. I went on a field trip with the Master Gardener group to which I have belonged since 2004. Their trip…
Where the Locals Eat!
On vacation, you’re lucky if you can figure out where the locals eat. We think we found such a place this past week on our trip to Banff, Alberta, Canada.…
