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Photo Friday: May Bloomers

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Today I thought I would share some of the things we have blooming here in late May. First up is the catmint growing in the Wild Garden. It’s been blooming for several weeks now, and the bees are loving it. … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday: June Tour

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Today I thought I would share a few photos of how things look here in June. I’ll start with the lavender, which is about ready to harvest. My wife has planted several different varieties we use for soaps, lotions and … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday: June Colors

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

There are so many colorful things going on around Happy Acres right now I thought I would share some of the images. I’ll start with the color red. The Easy Wave Red Velour petunias are so well named. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Survivor Plants, or Pests?

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

When my wife and I bought Happy Acres, it was populated by a lot of perennial plants that we loved. I’m talking about things like irises, daffodils, sedums and peonies. We soon discovered we had 25 (or more) different varieties … Continue reading →

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