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Summer: it's not over yet :-) 27 Aug 2013 | 02:30 pm
Heat and humidity, plus drought...it's not over till it's over. As for me, I love summer yet the cooler temps of autumn beckon. The garden is very dry. We're in "moderate" drought conditions after ha...
Time for Tea 26 Aug 2013 | 11:59 pm
Welcome friends! Thanks for visiting and please join me for tea. Welcome to my August garden. We have two porch swings on our adjoining patios. It's in the shade, and a really nice place to sit and....
Late August in the gardens 24 Aug 2013 | 11:30 am
Clematis 'Princess Diana' is a late-bloomer this year. Earlier, it developed wilt and I cut it all the way back and applied a copper fungicide. Surprise! It grew back and bloomed. I'm growing glads t...
Festival of Trees 22 Aug 2013 | 01:45 am
Although our yard in no way meets the criteria as a "wooded lot," we do have a large number of trees. That is, we have close to 30 trees on our half acre. For you tree enthusiasts out there, I thought...
Images of Summer 21 Aug 2013 | 10:42 pm
Summer is flying by! As I look back over fun times and garden beauty, I wanted to share just a few images with you. Tea in the garden The beauty of an Iowa farm Stargazer lilies Blackberry cob...
Summer's Last Hurrah (in the garden) 13 Aug 2013 | 03:23 am
The days are a little cooler, a few leaves have turned color, and school will be starting soon. Very, very soon summer will be but a memory as autumn arrives in its glory. We received 1/2" of rain la...
Echinacea Galore! 1 Aug 2013 | 02:00 am
Coneflowers, coneflowers, everywhere! Love it; they're one of my very favorite flowers. Take a look at some of the hundreds of coneflowers at Sunsplash Gardens. Also in my July/August garden are Sta....
Whites in the garden 28 Jul 2013 | 11:52 pm
Recently I told you the garden was a riot of color. However, I use white also. Especially in my beloved daylilies. 'Bob White' above and in the photo directly below 'Old Mount Vernon' 'Sunday Gl...
Magnificent Mackinac Island! 26 Jul 2013 | 03:00 am
Mackinac Island, Michigan, is a very unique place. You see, there are no motorized vehicles on the island. To get to Mackinac Island, you park your car and ride across Lake Huron on a ferry. Mackinac...
Wisconsin Bloggers get a visit from Beth and Ron! 23 Jul 2013 | 11:30 am
Today I'm showcasing two beautiful gardens that we visited recently. On Friday, we drove up to Larry and Sarah's home. Larry blogs at Conrad Art Glass and Gardens. Larry and Sarah live in a former c...
