Monthly Archives: March 2009

Dear Carol and Dee March 29, 2009

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Mary Ann

Readers, during the winter, Carol (Indiana/May Dreams Gardens, Dee, of Red Dirt Ramblings, in Oklahoma, and I thought it would be fun to keep track of our gardens, in a weekly letter, from across the miles and weather zones.) Dear … Continue reading →

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Gotta get it now: Durable Plants

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Mary Ann

From Fulcrum publishing This may be the book of the year for Rocky Mountain garden lovers. The Plant Select organization has showcased all 74 of their tried and true outstanding plants in one concise, beautiful volume. This wonderful handbook includes: … Continue reading →

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Victory Gardens for all?

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Mary Ann

THE FUN TOPIC of the day/week/month/year is the new interest in home gardening. This could be YOU! Even the White House is getting in on the act. Mrs. Obama and some school children broke ground last week for the White … Continue reading →

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Dear Friends and Gardeners (March 22, 2009)

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Mary Ann

Dear Friends and Gardeners (Carol and Dee), I so look forward to our (now) weekly exchange of notes: where we are in our various states of gardening and fresh optimism for the new season upon us. I am almost certain … Continue reading →

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Dear Carol and Dee, March 16th, 2009

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Mary Ann

March 16th, Dear Caroland Dee, Here we are, the middle of March, the Ides of March, the first day of the Roman New Year . In ancient history, the Ides coincided with a full moon. I am certainly restless enough … Continue reading →

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GBBD March 15, 2009

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Mary Ann

Let me start off with a great big whine. Want some cheese with that whine? Whaaaaaaa. Here’s what’s up in my garden: some crocus, a fistful of hellebores, and and iris reticulata. Pretty slim and pathetic pickins. I haven’t even … Continue reading →

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Alphabet Stories of Botany: Guest piece by Harry Weekes

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Mary Ann

Harry Weekes is a writing teacher at the Community School in Sun Valley Idaho. My dear friend, Julie Caldwell, told me about hearing Mr. Weekes reading this at the school’s commencement program. Thanks to both of them – Julie for … Continue reading →

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Muddy-ing up the waters

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Mary Ann

I’ll be back on the radio tomorrow morning, bright and oh-so-early! Tune into the River, 94.9 fm on your radio dial to catch me on the morning show with Ken and Tim. We’ll be talking about planning our vegetable gardens … Continue reading →

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Dear Dee and Carol, March 8, 2009

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Mary Ann

Dear Carol and Dee, We certainly picked a wild day to start writing about our gardens. I have a virtual “white out” with snow here in Boise – it’s barely 30 degrees. I see from the weather reports Dee is … Continue reading →

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Get growin!

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Mary Ann

The National Gardening Association (NGA), conducted a survey in January asking about 2008 food gardening activities and plans for 2009 activities. Here are some highlights: In 2008, 36 million households (31%) had a food garden. In 2009, 43 million households … Continue reading →

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