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A Bad Time For Transplanting

Aug 8th, 2010 | By admin
A Bad Time For Transplanting

The peak of summer is the worst time for transplanting perennials.  If you’re even thinking about moving those flowers, herbs, or shrubs this month, take
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Photographing the peas

Jun 3rd, 2010 | By admin
Photographing the peas

Garden photography has its challenges, not the least of which is the light.   Golden sunlight at dawn and dusk turns everything a rich, warm tone, which is lovely
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Some Favorite Blossoms

May 18th, 2010 | By admin
Some Favorite Blossoms

Now blooming out here in the boonies . . . Jackamanii clematis (above)  in the perennial garden, transplanted in 2005 from its spot by the
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Taking Notes in the Orchard

May 8th, 2010 | By admin
Taking Notes in the Orchard

I can’t walk through the orchard without stopping once or twice to check a broken twig, a curled leaf or some other little thing I’ve noticed.  I like
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Bonus garden seedlings

Mar 15th, 2010 | By admin
Bonus garden seedlings

Every good seedsman tests his stock for germination before offering it for sale.  Most gardeners who save their own seeds or carry over purchased seed from previous
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Pea planting time

Mar 12th, 2010 | By admin
Pea planting time

The warm spring air blew in on the wind and stayed around long enough for the upper end of the big garden to dry out
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Spring seedlings

Feb 27th, 2010 | By admin
Spring seedlings

Another sign of spring’s approach - flats of seedlings growing under lights.  On the left are tiny petunia seedlings, which can be a challenge to grow. 
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Signs of spring

Feb 26th, 2010 | By admin
Signs of spring

The daffodils are nearly ready to bloom.  These sprouted right through the snow, and their tips have been nipped by several hard freezes.  In years
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Garden experiments

Jan 27th, 2010 | By admin
Garden experiments

When I start a new batch of seedlings, I tend to plant a few extra.  Or a lot extra.  I like to allow for mishaps
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Frost thoughts

Nov 12th, 2009 | By admin
Frost thoughts

Every time there’s a frost advisory in the forecast I pick all the roses in bloom.  Just in case.   If I didn’t, and I woke
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