Monthly Archives: February 2009

A New Gig

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Mary Schier

I’m just starting a new online gig as the Minneapolis Gardening Examiner for Examiner.com. I’m still figuring out how this will work with my other activities and this blog, but generally the examiner site will be more event- and news-oriented … Continue reading →

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Garden Math for Container Fans

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Mary Schier

While I’m generally more of a words person, I like math when it comes to the garden. Sometimes knowing proportions and formulas really helps to direct my enthusiasms. So, I was excited to find another math solution to a garden … Continue reading →

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Hot Color for 2009: A Hopeful Yellow

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Mary Schier

Remember that yellow dress Michelle Obama featured at the Inauguration last month? That color will be coming to a garden near you this summer. In December, Pantone – a company that provides graphic designers, printers, and others with a systematic … Continue reading →

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