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Wordless Wednesdays for Gardeners

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Check out Lou Murray’s Green World for more Wordless Wednesday posts from gardeners.

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Do the Wave

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I love petunias, always have. I remember growing red multiflora types from seed years ago so I could have lots of them for the hummingbirds. They seem to love petunias too, especially the red shades. In fact, they like them … Continue reading →

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New Is Not Always Improved

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s hard to go a day without running into something, somewhere that claims to be “New and Improved”. Supermarket shelves are loaded with such items, which in many cases are the same old sad, tired products repackaged in smaller containers … Continue reading →

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Macro Monday: January Blooms

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

In this neck of the woods, winter is still holding its grip on everything outdoors. It will be March before anything is flowering out there. Even so, there’s still a nice variety of flowers to photograph inside. This Pink Star … Continue reading →

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Seed Packs As Works of Art

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I recently received these seeds from Hudson Valley Seed Library. They are offering these 16 new Art Packs for 2010 containing heirloom vegetable, herb and flower seed varieties. In addition to having an interesting selection of heirloom varieties, the packets … Continue reading →

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