Tag Archives: flower gardens

And now the Flower Half!

Posted on January 10, 2022 by carolee

As, mentioned in the potager food post, for 2022 half the potager is being planted in cutting flowers for the “Growing Kindness” give-away bouquet project. I’m so excited, because it means trying some new crops, experimenting to get the timing … Continue reading →

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Bouquet blessings

Posted on June 25, 2021 by carolee

The Cutting Garden is bursting with color now, so I’m trying to make a “gift” bouquet almost every other day. It’s pretty easy to put together a handful of colorful blooms, and it seems even easier to find someone who … Continue reading →

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Pretty Pairings

Posted on June 11, 2021 by carolee

The days are passing so quickly, and changes in the garden are happening almost faster than can be recorded. The heat and humidity stimulate growth at an accelerated pace. Plants are doubling in size overnight, and flowers come and go … Continue reading →

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First Seed order for the 2021 season!

Posted on September 25, 2020 by carolee

After much consideration and checking the leftover seeds, an order was placed in timely fashion to receive a nice discount from Geo. The “tried and true” made up the bulk of the order, the usual marigolds (“Hot Pak Orange” and … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: June 20

Posted on June 21, 2020 by carolee

Despite the many negatives of the “isolation period” the positive is that for the first time ever, I am here to see each and every “first bloom” of the season! Usually I’m traveling, attending conferences, speaking at symposiums, going on … Continue reading →

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