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That beeping noise bothering you?

While inside a new client’s home this week, I noticed that telltale “beeping” noise that usually is a result of battery failure in an alarm.  So I asked her about it.  Had she checked out that nearby ceiling smoke alarm … Continue reading

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Is it a weed? Or a perennial?

Here’s a reminder as you weed and edit your gardens. See how similar these two plants appear?  I almost dug out both of them until I became more aware! The plant on the left and below IS a weed.  The upper plant … Continue reading

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These “cheerleaders” might encourage some of their “friends” to start popping!

While out browsing today, I came across these poppies.  They’re labeled pink, but they are more like salmon.   They shouted encouragement.  So I’m going to call them Cheerleaders! Rah, rah, dis, boom, ba!  Let’s get going!!

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Blossoms like this shout LIFE!!!

Just with some luck, my amaryllis have staggered blooming times. Can’t beat this on a grey April day.

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Early spring color—Winterhazel

As I was heading to my dinner with a friend and her family on Easter this past Sunday, I opted to bring some Spring color to her yard instead of a plate for the table.  I knew she wanted some heath but what was … Continue reading

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