Tag Archives: irises

Spring has arrived!

Posted on March 22, 2022 by carolee

I posted this photo on Fb earlier this week, and many responses from “locals” was “It’s too early!” After all, it is just mid-March, but checking my bloom journal for the prior three years the spring blooms are actually right … Continue reading →

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Busy, busy

Posted on May 26, 2021 by carolee

It’s been a little crazy around here lately. Suddenly the temperatures rose, the soil warmed and it was perfect weather for planting all the crops that have been languishing in pots and flats: melons, tomatoes, peppers, squash, etc. BUT, the … Continue reading →

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On A Happier Note: Short Report

Posted on August 6, 2019 by carolee

It’s lovely when a long-anticipated box arrives, it is opened, and the contents totally fill one’s expectations. Late last winter, when the air was frigid and the gardens were obliterated by snow, the need for more irises was strongly felt. … Continue reading →

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Continued….

Posted on May 13, 2019 by carolee

The rain continues…the fourth day in a row, accompanied by cold temps and a chilling wind.  No planting, too soggy to even move plants to the greenhouse, too windy to move any plants outside to harden off.   Even the … Continue reading →

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Too much temptation!

Posted on March 5, 2019 by carolee

As the record cold weather continues (it was 4 degrees this morning….in MARCH!) and the view is still of snow, snow, snow my brain is stuck dreaming of the upcoming garden rather than actually doing anything IN the garden, it’s … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: May 12

Posted on May 12, 2018 by carolee

After a very slow start, Spring is catching up to “normal” although we are still a bit behind.  It’s been warm and dry for several days, allowing the farmers to get their fields planted after a late start.  Yesterday, I … Continue reading →

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