Monthly Archives: September 2009

Zonker Goes All Garden

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Mary Schier

I have about four comic strips that I have to check in on nearly every day: For Better or Worse (yes, I’m one of those saps who teared up when Farley, the dog, died); Luann, Crankshaft (the recent bit where … Continue reading →

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The Grape Escape

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Mary Schier

I have to admit that I feel like I have finally escaped after processing about 20 pounds of grapes from my neighbor’s vines. My neighbors were not able to do the harvest themselves this year, and I asked if I … Continue reading →

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September Garden

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Mary Schier

While many gardens fade after mid-August, mine often looks better in September than it does at other times of the year. It’s not something I’ve planned, but a happy accident of having a few fall bloomers, annuals that don’t take … Continue reading →

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Another Raspberry Recipe

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Mary Schier

The berries just keep on coming! Friday, my husband and I picked about 20 cups of raspberries from the canes in our backyard. That’s on top of several cups each of the past few days, some of which we’ve munched … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Mum

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Mary Schier

Way back in May, I posted about a Mammoth™ mum I bought, then neglected for several weeks. (See sad photo at right.) Well, look at that baby now! While it’s not as large as it will be in a two … Continue reading →

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A Fool for Raspberries

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Mary Schier

This is shaping up to be a fantastic season for fall raspberries. I was busy with a variety of work-related activities during the latter part of last week and, consequently, was away from my little raspberry patch for about four … Continue reading →

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State Fair Gardens 2009

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Mary Schier

I had a fun afternoon at the Minnesota State Fair Wednesday, where I worked at the Minnesota State Horticultural Society booth, selling memberships (a heckuva bargain at $55 with lots of perks and goodies) and visiting with fairgoers. The fair … Continue reading →

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My Blue Heaven

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Mary Schier

Some gardeners are devoted to getting the color blue in their gardens. Blue doesn’t appear much in flowers naturally, and many times plants that are considered blue, look more purplish — at least to me. Here’s a ‘Heavenly Blue’ morning … Continue reading →

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