Category Archives: Gardening

The lilac plan

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Sandi

I love lilacs.  LOVE them. I think the scent of lilacs is one of the most wonderful things on this earth. I always look forward to the time of spring when they are blooming all over the place and you … Continue reading →

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The year of the garden

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sandi

That’s what this is going to be.  Or, perhaps more accurately, I could call it “The Summer of the Chores.” I’m starting to get really jazzed for the coming gardening season–does that happen to you?  I start thinking and planning … Continue reading →

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Speaking of potatoes. . . .

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Sandi

If you’ve read my blog even fairly frequently, you probably know that I have a weakness for differently colored vegetables. Purple potatoes, red/white/purple carrots, purple sweet potatoes, brown tomatoes–the list is long.  And I’ve tried a lot of different things.  … Continue reading →

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The possibilities are endless

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Sandi

It’s that time of year. The garden catalogs started arriving a couple of weeks ago. It’s such an exciting time–at this point, the possibilities are endless. Should we grow potatoes again?  If so, should we just use the sprouting potatoes … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving for gardeners

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Sandi

I know I posted this last year for Thanksgiving, but I really think it bears repeating. . . .  A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Gardeners (by Max Coots ) Let us give thanks… For generous friends…with hearts as big as hubbards … Continue reading →

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The first potato

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Sandi

I was out in the garden yesterday just doing a little veggie picking (mostly beans, tomatoes, and cucumbers still at this point–and a few peppers here and there).  And I noticed a pinkish purple little guy trying to push himself … Continue reading →

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One of my favorites

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Sandi

I thought I would share one of my favorite plants–Rudbeckia ‘Herbstsonne’.  It’s commonly called Black-eyed Susan, but this cultivar actually has green “eyes” that turn brown later in the season.  I’m not a huge fan of Black-eyed Susans (or daisy-style … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day flowers

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Sandi

Hello, beloved readers! It’s good to be back.  Or at least sort of back. I’m not back at work (and not ready to be, not by a long shot) but I’m feeling a bit better and at least able to … Continue reading →

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Garden party

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Sandi

I had a couple of gardening friends over the other night–what a party we had! The evening was absolutely stunning–warm, a light breeze, and lots of sunshine, at least until the party went into the late hours. I love these … Continue reading →

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Happy accidents

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Sandi

We’ve all had things we’ve planned turned out wrong.  And then, once in a while, something just comes together perfectly in spite of our efforts, not because of them. I am reminded of that this time year when I look … Continue reading →

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