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At long last, Spring has finally returned!
Spring has finally returned! The days are longer than the nights, the sunlight is more intense and life is finally returning to the garden. It’s time to get out there and do some gardening! Oh. Well, crap. Such is the … Continue reading
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Getting back out into the garden
The first day of spring is now less than two weeks away. Hallelujah! Temperatures late last week and early this week were consistently in the 60s and 70s, which allowed me to get outside and do a little spring cleaning. … Continue reading
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Gardening in the West: why brighter colors are better
Judging by what I’ve read in gardening books and magazines over the years, pastel colors in the garden are what every ornamental gardener should aim for. Supposedly, pastel colors make for soft and subtle effects in the garden, and thus … Continue reading
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