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The King Of ButterfliesClick here to learn more about my favorite butterfly visitor to the garden.
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Birds I Have Known And LovedMy bird visitors in France often put their babies on my feeding station while they forage for them. Click to read more.
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My Favorite BirdsAll birds are welcome in my garden. I offer them food, but they don’t need an invitation to come for a visit.
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Choose Your WeaponsWho is my worst enemy in the garden? Choose your weapons wisely and come along with me to find out!
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Five Flower BulbsWhere annual flowers are slow to bloom, spring bulbs are ready to burst into life. Click here to read about my favorites.
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When To Plant English PeasThe first crops of the season make the biggest impact on me. And my favorite of them all is peas. Read on to learn more.
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Overwintering Coleus For Another Year Of GrowthBring your coleus indoors for the winter, or simply take cuttings to get new ones ready for spring.
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Tough As Clay
The soil where I live is clay, and as such, proves to be very challenging. Click here to find out how I manage to still make it work.
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Random Planting Brings Many SurprisesI don’t keep meticulous track of my plantings, so I’m often happily surprised to see what comes up in the spring.
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A Years-Long Battle With Barren Peonies
My peonies proved to be hardy when I gave them the right growing conditions, and added a little patience. Read on for more.
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Never New, But Never BoringRepurposing, bartering, upcycling and sustainable living is our motto, by choice and also by necessity. Click to learn more.
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A Sign That Spring Has Arrived
The lovely fragrance of Geranium daffodils is one that, for me, signals the beginning of spring. Keep reading for more.
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My First PhilodendronWhat was my first plant I remember growing? Where did I grow it and what did I know at that time about growing it? Click here to find out.
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Passionate For PenstemonIt's hard for someone who loves plants to pick a favorite. There are just so many! But here's my best shot.
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My Favorite Gardening Book
Click here to find out what my favorite gardening book is, and why.
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Going Nature-al
I think home gardening and nature-al consciousness may be our best response to the current ills of the world.
