Monthly Archives: February 2009

Henry David Thoreau

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Mary Ann

Just came across this saying….thought you might like it: Gardening is civil and social, but it wants the vigor and freedom of the forest and the outlaw.

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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day or Remembrance of Things Past

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Mary Ann

February may be the shortest month as far as calendar days go, but in my gardener’s mind, it is the longest, coldest, and dismal. With that in mind, I stolled around the garden, taking care to review what once was … Continue reading →

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Still shopping after all these years

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Mary Ann

I do believe you might start to see a pattern here: one more packet of seeds has just made the “must have” list:Rudbeckia Cherry Brandy. I’ve seen this in 3 or 4 catalogs, but will wait and pick up a … Continue reading →

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More seeds. Or, Wishlist 2009, Part 2

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Mary Ann

Yes, Virginia, there are more seeds on their way to my garden. A friend of mine once said, “It is important to examine your intentions.” Keeping that in mind, upon close examination, it is my intent to have one kick … Continue reading →

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Gardeners I’d invite to dinner

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Mary Ann

I accepted the challenge of our “across the pond garden pal,” Veg Plotting. Who would I invite to dinner, gardeners that is? Hmmmmmm. I spent a few days on this, and I had a list so long, decided I would … Continue reading →

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Idaho Gardener’s 2009 Wishlist

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Mary Ann

a porcelain berry vine vitus purpurea echinacea ‘Tomato Soup’ rock retaining wall completed and area replanted for the nth time, rethink driveway planting bed: less messy, more distinctive, dramatic! Canon 10 mp camera w/groovy lens put up the wagon wheel … Continue reading →

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