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Is it really mid-September?
The morning haze and temperatures in the mid-fifties indicates that it is indeed mid-September! But, how can that be since it was only a few weeks ago that the soil was warm enough to seed zinnias and plant out tomatoes? … Continue reading
Will there be any GLADness?
Way back in winter, when garden daydreams grow larger and larger and the Growing Kindness Project plans were escalating, I ordered some gladiola corms. The first order was simply a standard mix of white, pink, orange, “blue” which is always … Continue reading
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Tagged cut flowers, flower farming, gardening, Gladiolas, Growing Kindness Project, Indiana gardening
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To the rescue!
Just when I thought I couldn’t shovel and more another wheelbarrow load of mulch, my wonderful daughter arrived for a visit! She usually comes just before they leave for their months in Italy, but this year she came a week … Continue reading
Let’s start to Catch Up…
It’s been a long time since our last chat. April 23rd to be exact. Spring flowers were bursting on the scene, daffodil harvest for the “Growing Kindness Project” bouquets was in full swing (and the project taking lots more time … Continue reading
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Tagged Growing Kindness Project, Indiana gardening, potager, spring planting
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Six on Saturday: April 23
After a roller coaster week of weird weather that included a blanket of snow, thankfully currently the only (1) “Glory in the Snow” is the lovely little blue flower of that name. They also come in pink (yuk!) and white … Continue reading
Posted in Spring, spring bulbs, Uncategorized
Tagged daffodils, Growing Kindness Project, Indiana gardening, muscari, Six on Saturday, spring bulbs, stock, tulips
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“Growing Kindness” is underway!
The first five bouquets have been delivered this week for the “Growing Kindness Project.” Two went to ladies at nursing homes, one went to a couple in assisted living who just lost their beloved dog, one went to a shut-in … Continue reading
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Tagged cut flowers, cutting garden, flower farm, Growing Kindness Project, Indiana gardening
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“Cool Flowers,” Cold temps & “Hardening Off” !
If you are interested in growing cut flowers or having a flower farm, you’ve probably heard about Lisa Mason Ziegler’s book “Cool Flowers” in which she discuses those hardy, cold tolerant annual flowers that can sometimes (in some zones) be … Continue reading
Posted in cutting garden, flower farm
Tagged cutting garden, extra early crops, flower farm, hardening off, Indiana gardening, ranunculus
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Replanted…whew!
Interesting how the dozens and dozens of clumps of plants dug in only 30 minutes (see this post if you missed it!) took over 8 hours to replant! Also interesting if you know me well, that I didn’t take time … Continue reading
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Tagged daffodils, garden repair, Indiana gardening, spring bulbs
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30 minutes warning & The Big Dig
Several weeks ago, after the snow had melted I noticed a water leak at the well head. See the rust coated soil? There was a steady, but thankfully very light constant trickle but obviously it must be repaired. The company … Continue reading
Posted in Garden lessons, spring bulbs, Uncategorized
Tagged garden redo, Indiana gardening, spring bulbs
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