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Double Duty Rose
Last spring was the first time I noticed that an old climbing rose that has taken over the fence that separates my yard from the neighbors’ driveway had twined itself into the old rose of sharon. At first I was alarmed. Would the rose choke the tree? I was assured that it would not and 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.
