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Garden Journal: March 27, 2011

Karen — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:00:08 +0000

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I griped and grumbled last fall when the head gardener dragged me outside in the cold to plant our bulbs but right now I am glad he did it. The winter in North Carolina’s Piedmont has been good to the garden and recent high temperatures have encouraged [...]

Garden Journal: April 11, 2010

Karen — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:09:22 +0000

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The hot days turned into chilly cold ones with night time temperatures in the 30s and 40s so many of the plants, like the Kwanzan cherry, slowed their development and we were able to enjoy them all week and beyond. The cooler weather came too late for [...]

Garden Journal: June 21 2009

Karen — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:04:50 +0000

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Ample rain, high humidity, and cloudy days with just a touch of sun now and then set the stage for this week’s garden. Many plants seem to thrive while others languish but so far most are doing well. I saw quite a few mushrooms and I thought [...]

Garden Journal May 31, 2009

Karen — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:24:48 +0000

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Five days of rain and cloudy weather shattered the rose garden and inhibited many perennials, but some pushed on and, unable to contain their enthusiasm, burst into bloom. They are truly the troupers of my garden and I love them. Rain or shine they never disappoint. This [...]

Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)

Karen — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:18:02 +0000

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