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Monthly Archives: June 2008
Stella!!
That’s my garden blogger’s imitation of Stanley Kowalski. Stella is back–Stella d’Oro, that is, probably one of the most planted perennials of the past 20 years, a plant that is both loved and disdained. I’ve heard it called,”the most worthless … Continue reading
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Blooming Prairie
The back of our yard butts up against what is locally referred to as the “nature area.” It’s a series of storm water retention ponds with grasses and plants around them. The area boasts lots of birds and occasional visits … Continue reading
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The Grief of Peonies
During my recent vacation, I read Helen Humphreys’ novel, The Lost Garden. It’s a story about the Women’s Land Army in Britain during World War II. “Land girls,” as they were called, were sent to the countryside to raise food, … Continue reading
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New Northern Gardener Available
The July/August issue of Northern Gardener will be on news stands soon. This issue features articles on new hydrangeas, how to use tall plants and how to incorporate variegated foliage in your landscape. It also has a must-read article for … Continue reading
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Bloom Tuesday, No. 7
With the warmer temperatures and steady sun we’ve had the past 10 days, blooms and plants are exploding. Several new blooms are showing up in my garden. One of my favorite shrubs, Goldmound spirea (Spiraea japonica ‘Goldmound’), has started to … Continue reading
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It's Garden Tour Time
Late June and July are the big months for garden tours in the Midwest. This weekend the Northfield Garden Club is hosting its annual tour, so I headed out early to check out the gardens. I made it to five … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening Know-How, Gardens to Visit
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Library in Bloom
Kudos to Judy Code, Pat Allen, the Northfield in Bloom committee and the Northfield Garden Club for all the work they have done this spring getting Northfield gorgeous for the America In Bloom judges, who will be arriving in town … Continue reading
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Hydrangea Heaven
Lombard Street in San Francisco is probably one of the most recognizable streets in the United States. Its curves and switchbacks (added in 1922 to reduce the 27 percent grade on the block between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets) are filled … Continue reading
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Belated Bloom Tuesday (No. 6)
The blog has been quiet this past week because I’ve been on vacation. My family took a train trip to Portland, then visited San Francisco. It was a great trip and it reinforced how BIG this country is. North Dakota … Continue reading
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Bloom Tuesday, No. 5
According to my neighbor’s rain gauge, we had a hair under 2 inches of rain over the past week. This has not promoted much blooming this week, but it has encouraged growth, particularly of weeds! I spent part of last … Continue reading
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