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The advantage of garden messiness–at least, for awhile
Enjoying the view from the kitchen window as I cleanup, I marvel at the bird activity. I had left some verbena bonariensis and was considering a final cleanup. But those darn finches are still merrily pecking away and they are … Continue reading
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The amazing fall color of ‘Blue Shadow’ Fothergilla
I was enticed to purchase this lovely specimen after being introduced to it through my friend, C.L. She has a grouping in her lower woodland lawn. Their summer color is a soft greyish blue and they do well in shade. … Continue reading
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Expressing oneself through song
One of the things I like to do in life is sing. So I am a singer, in a choir. It took a long time but now I’m pretty comfortable with that; if I pay close attention, get really confident … Continue reading
Cleaning up, but not to “perfection”
Cleaning up, but not to "perfection".
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Cleaning up, but not to “perfection”
A client had had his landscaping crew clean up after our recent storms, as much as his property was littered with leaves and branches. When I arrived to plant some bulbs and dig up the dahlia tubers, I was shocked … Continue reading
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Pamela Phipps 