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September 15, Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day
Autumn is turning here in West Michigan, but on this rainy cold Bloom Day, the gardens are still kicking. And here’s a shout out for Carol at May Dreams Gardens. My big news, though, is that in a couple of weeks my crushed limestone paths in the Secret Garden will become bricked pathways. I initially Continue reading
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Chilly End of July
Though the temps are only in the high 50’s, it is still summer in the garden and today’s rain was welcomed. I’ve taken advantage of the cooler temps and moved a few things. I wilt less in cooler weather. And, of course, the plants don’t mind a cool move and a nice rain. The Ruby Continue reading
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Over the Moon for Moonflowers
In my previous post I mentioned that my moonflowers (datura) were cascading over the crushed limestone pathway. We’ve had lots of rain here in West Michigan, and the moonflowers keep growing. I love this rambunctious shrubby plant. First, it almost completely disappears when the frost hits. The leaves shrivel and die, leaving thick twisted and Continue reading
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Butterflies and Blossoms
I’ve been slammed with work, and, I confess, a new diversion. I bought a recumbent tricycle and have been exploring local bike trails. But whether I’m riding past Indian burial mounds and Grand River bayous or reading masters theses, the garden grows. And grows. I planted several mandevilla vines hoping they would temporarily fill in Continue reading
About Me
I haven’t always been a gardener, but I have always loved gardens. It has taken 16 years to get my gardens into the shape they are today. And, I’ve had help. I’m 74 years old, have rheumatoid arthritis, and had a late stage cancer six years ago. I am, though, intrepid. I’m the kind of person who plods along, tailoring my goals as I go. Last November I had a long overdue knee replacement surgery and I’m hoping this spring, summer, and fall will be able to maintain and find even more joy working in all of my garden beds. Full disclosure, though. I have a garden guy who comes once a week to work in my gardens.
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