my friend nancy hosta
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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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Hostas, Baby
It’s been quite the spring and summer for my hostas. Hostas in the Lower Garden Front Garden Secret Garden I think the Secret Garden hosta beds are my favorites, perhaps because I didn’t not initially think I would plant hostas there. But the spot behind the garage is shady and it became the home for Continue reading
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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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