Monthly Archives: August 2008

Chicago Chicago!

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Mary Ann

A little show and tell for my readers: Millenium Park, the Lurie Garden by Dutch Master Plantsman Piet Oudolf. The plant list is available at Millenium Park, Lurie Garden:

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Ah’ll be your huckleberry!

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Mary Ann

Huckleberries could be the reason Idaho is called the Gem State. Wild mountain huckleberries are definitely precious edible gems. They are part of the great Uber Garden plan of the Universe. A gift from a higher minded being. Definitely a … Continue reading →

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Sure, I’ll take a couple of those.

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Mary Ann

Good grief. I am going off on a rant here. The ranties over at Garden Rant will appreciate it even if you don’t. I ask you, isn’t there a better way to spend $70,000 than to have someone install a … Continue reading →

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Summer vacation, day 2

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Mary Ann

Elegant Earth was a big hit at the Garden Centers of America Show in Chicago this week. Their accessories line , was, well, elegant. Patio lamps, candle sticks, and cache pots had a time-worn softness and clean lines which will … Continue reading →

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the top of the heap

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Mary Ann

Hey, don’t mind if I do pat myself on the back, since Susan gave me the heads up that I have been named one of the MOST popular garden blogs, over here : Blog.com. Hip Hip Hooray! Yeah TEAM Idaho. … Continue reading →

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what i did on my summer vacation: Chicago, day 1

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Mary Ann

Dear Gardener, Yours truly just returned from the a very cool trade show, the one and only Garden Centers of America show in Chicago. Wow. Overstimulated doesn’t begin to describe the feeling. Over 500 venders were under one roof sharing … Continue reading →

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And the gold has been awarded! and the silver and the bronze.

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Mary Ann

Idaho Gardener has had a bang up time judging the Gardening Olympics. Here’s a list of the entrants and the winners: Gold Medalists for Excellence: Three Winners, ($25 gift certificates to the online store of your choice.) Prairie Rose Garden … Continue reading →

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Gardening Olympics are in the final stretch and making a run for the gold

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Mary Ann

The entries are coming in fast and furious for the Gardening Olympics. Approximately 11 hours and 4 minutes left. This old song is running through my head: Now the race is on and here comes pride in the backstretch Heartaches … Continue reading →

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Olympic Medal Event: Gardeners face off for Gold-Silver-Bronze!

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Mary Ann

In honor of the Olympics and since it is County Fair time in many parts of the US, I have declared a brand new event, one for the gardening community. It will be a groovy new virtual event with your’s … Continue reading →

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Bloomday!

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Mary Ann

Carol, of May Dreams Gardens, (click on her name and go see her) asks fellow garden bloggers to share their gardens online the 15th of the each month…here is my contribution: 1. Calli Orange callibrachoa and a multi red/orange lantana … Continue reading →

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