Dreamy Hellebores02.10.08

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In about a month or so my Hellebores will start to emerge from their long winter slumber. Along with the crocus’ and my chives the hellebores are often one of the first flowers to emerge each spring. This flower is sometimes called the Christmas rose because in some areas it will bloom in [...]



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Perfect Beauties02.03.08

JoinI’m jonesing for Spring …

Can you tell?
In just three or so months, sometime in April or early May, these absolutely lovely fringed tulips will bloom in my garden. I can’t wait.
I adore these purple beauties.

I also enjoy photographing them. I think almost every picture I’ve taken of any of my fringed tulips has turned out [...]



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Lovely Amaryllis01.20.08

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I have three different Amaryllis plants. A flower from one of them is pictured above. Unfortunately I have no idea of the name of this Amaryllis.

Each fall I store my amaryllis in my cool dark basement and then, usually, towards the end of December or the beginning of January I bring them upstairs to [...]



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Use a rain water tank to conserve water01.12.08

I think just about everyone these days does at least a little to conserve resources. Some do it to help save the planet while others might do it to save money or for other benefit.

Now I know that many of you who read this blog are gardeners. Some of you live in areas [...]



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