Category Archives: Annual Color

Gardening Through The Years

Poppies are simply gorgeous Growing (Older) With The Garden Recently I’ve been visiting (in person and virtually) gardens of friends who have been gardening in the same place for many years. Seeing any gardens develop from exciting potential to abundant … Continue reading

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The Sweetness of Sweetgrass

Sweetgrass bound for a Tribal prairie restoration Taking Care As temperatures are climbing towards normal, I’m planting out seedlings and starts and already noticing signs of drought and weather whiplash in both plants and soil. Given the NOAA prediction of … Continue reading

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The Land of Opportunity

The winter of woe followed by the spring of hope Garden Renewal, Again A few weeks ago, I finally mustered up the energy to clear away the dead from the gardens at home and around town. Some losses were not … Continue reading

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Lawns In Bloom

Little flowers transform lawns into pollinator happy places Helping Lawns Become Meadows Every spring I get questions about how to keep lawns free from weeds and/or moss (or sometimes both). Personally, I’d much rather keep lawns free from turf grass. … Continue reading

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