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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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August Abundance
I postponed decisions about what to do at the corner of the garage after I had an old lilac removed. I put in some annuals and two caryopteris. If the other caryopteris in my garden are any indication, the two new ones will be huge next year. The alyssum certainly took off! The dark blue 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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