Monthly Archives: April 2009

Dear Friends and Gardeners, Week #8

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Mary Ann

Wow! Can you believe we are on week eight? Dear Carol and Dee, Dear Friends and Gardeners, Things are really starting to pop here at Ranch du Bois. We had three days of 80+ temps and bright sunshine which makes … Continue reading →

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EARTH DAY HURRAY!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Mary Ann

In honor of Earth Day, the true Mother’s Day (Mother Nature, silly!), I recommend taking in as many plant sales as possible. Here’s the short list: Friday and Saturday, April 24th & 25th, Annual Plant Sale at the Idaho Botanical … Continue reading →

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Dear Friends and Gardeners, Week 7

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Mary Ann

Dearest Carol and Dee, The weather has finally taken a turn toward glorious here in my little private Idaho. My spirits are way up, plants and plans are coming along nicely this week. I try hard not to get too … Continue reading →

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GBBD April 15, 2009

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Mary Ann

Friends and neighbors, Here’s our paltry showing for this month. As I write this, the snow is coming down off the Foothills in a flurry of what I hope are the last gasps of winter. Go away snow. A couple … Continue reading →

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Dear Friends and Gardeners, Week 6

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Mary Ann

Dear Carol and Dee, my garden friends, Happy Easter from Ranch du Bois! Hope the weather is cooperating in your towns for your Easter celebrations. We had a terrific gathering on the veranda last night: gorgeous sunset behind the Owyhee … Continue reading →

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Dear Dee and Carol, (April 5, 2009)

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Mary Ann

Dear Carol and Dee, I am still entertaining myself by spending long hours (too many) ogling back issues of Gardens Illustrated and making plant lists as I go along. Betwixt & between horizontal snow flurries, driving rain & what I … Continue reading →

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