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Preparing your Garden for Winter

Fall has really just arrived.  It is my second favorite season, which comes just before the worst – Winter.  I do not really want to think about winter quite yet, but it will arrive soon for those in Northern areas.  … Continue reading

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My Summer Garden Highlights

Wow! Where has summer gone?  It wasn’t too long ago that I was longing for cooler days during the many excessive humid days we had this summer.  This summer was a HOT (for Wisconsin) and dry (which I really like) … Continue reading

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Summer blooms beginning to appear

All my flower beds are full of foliage and many are beginning to bloom now!  I’ve potted some Purple Gem Dahlias and my Peruvian Daffodil (Festalis Ismene) this year.  The one Dahlia has begun to bloom and my Festalis will … Continue reading

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Unique Summer Flowering Bulbs

A flower that is not as popular- or not seen in everyone’s yard- almost makes it more attractive to me!  I’m not sure that is saying much- since I have said before that I really want every flower! I just … Continue reading

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Done with Winter!

In Wisconsin it is quite cold- though it rained today- it will snow tonight!  I am so done with winter.  It has been a beautiful one, but I am done!  I am quite jealous of the people in zones 7-11!  … Continue reading

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