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“So, where are you from?”

“So, where are you from?”

Just a few thoughts on native vs. non-native plants “So, where are you from?” How you answer this sometimes depends on who is asking. If it’s...

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Blurring the boundary

Blurring the boundary

Gardening along property lines I’ve heard it said before that everyone has two property lines. There’s the one you own and the one you mow. It’s...

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Welcome to the land of beyond

Welcome to the land of beyond

Taking off the blinders when choosing a tree Prior to teaching for 33 years, my wife and I both worked at what was then the premier garden center in...

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Mini-Meadows

Mini-Meadows

Broken mower? Nope. Just adding some diversity. Last week I wrote about proper watering, kinda hoping I’d jinx this drought. No such luck. Anyone in...

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Deep Watering

Deep Watering

A few things to consider when things get dry Remember when weather forecasters were relevant? Remember when you could look to the sky and see...

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I’m lichen this stuff

I’m lichen this stuff

A peek inside the world of tiny Have you ever imagined the earth being perched upon the tip of a tiny pinhead with a giant’s finger ready to flick...

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Searching for Shapes in the Garden

How plant forms impact our design decisions Let’s talk about recycling. No, I won’t be climbing on my soapbox (if you’ve read ANYTHING I’ve written,...

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Plants and memories

Plants and memories

Similar to photo albums, our gardens tell us stories It’s amazing how we can remember the year our favorite song came out but struggle to recall a...

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