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Photo Friday: Early Blooms
Today I want to show some of the things we have blooming here in late March and early April. I’ll start with the daffodils. We have quite a few of them planted in various locations, and they have been blooming … Continue reading
Photo Friday: June Blooms
Today I want to show some of the things we have blooming here in early June. The perennials around our birdbath are beginning to bloom. We have Heliopsis, Echinacea, Catmint, Stokesia and Tall Phlox planted around it and they are … Continue reading
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Tagged bee balm, coneflower, flowers, iris, phlox, spiderwort, yarrow
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Photo Friday: May Blooms
I’m taking a break from edibles today to showcase some of the things we have blooming here in late May. We have a lot of irises planted here, and while most of the bearded ones are done for the season, … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Friday
Tagged Echinacea, hibiscus, iris, petunias, spiderwort, Wave petunias
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Harvest Monday May 6, 2024
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. The overwintered planting of lettuce in the greenhouse is about gone, but I cut another giant head of Starfighter last week that weighed over 1.5 pounds. … Continue reading
Looking Back on 2023, By The Month
Today I thought I would recap some of what I did in 2023, in a month by month format. It was a busy year, with a lot happening – including some things which were more enjoyable than other things! My … Continue reading
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Tagged asparagus, bee balm, bluebirds, Christmas, flowers, hot peppers, hot sauce, iris, Maui, neck pumpkins, seed starting, sweet potatoes, tomatoes
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