Author Archives: Mary Ann

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Dirt Diva from Boise, ID.

Fruit of the Loom.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Mary Ann

Or, what’s looming in my future. Black Gilliflower. Ashmead’s Kernel. Spitzenberg. Coming to my door. Tomorrow. YESYESYES! From Trees of Antiquity’s catalogue/description: An old English russet apple, medium size, golden-brown skin with a crisp nutty snap. Fruit explodes with champagne-sherbet … Continue reading →

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Spring heaves and haws (thaws)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mary Ann

Odd title. But it describes the look of the front perennial border at Ranch du Bois. First, there are the 5 footprints, all about 6 inches deep, where the Undergardener and I took turns sinking into the soil while trying … Continue reading →

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Is Boise ID and the Treasure Valley truly a USDA Zone 7 Growing Area?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Mary Ann

The  recent release of the revised USDA Zone Hardiness Map puts Boise in Zone 7A. I am going on record as ROFL (Rolling on the floor laughing). Anyone here experience the winter of 1990? Sure, it was 22 years ago. … Continue reading →

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Creating Garden Tapestries (from the Northwest Flower and Garden Show)

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Mary Ann

If you were in the audience when I spoke at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, Friday afternoon/evening, I would very much appreciate your review of my presentation. Go here: www.greatgardenspeakers.com. Thank you. The information from the handout is right … Continue reading →

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Creating Garden Tapestries

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Mary Ann

For those of you who attended my presentation at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, yesterday afternoon, here is a nice link to the book I mentioned: Ken Druse: Natural Companions. Isn’t this a glorious way to select colors for … Continue reading →

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Superbowl Sunday. For bulbs.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Mary Ann

So, while many folks are all spooled up for the Superbowl, I was busy outside, in the sunshine, potting up a whole bunch of bulbs. I had great success last year when I discovered dozens of tulips lurking in the … Continue reading →

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Water Water Everywhere…Thanks.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Mary Ann

This just in from the evening news: W have WATER! Glorious WATER. Snowpack/moisture content in the last few days = 91% of normal. Add that to last years 100%+ and we are good for 2012 and possibly 2013 depending on … Continue reading →

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USDA releases new Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Mary Ann

Yes, they did. And MAN OH MAN! Controversy surrounds it. It puts me, gentle reader, into Zone 7A. We will discuss this after I get up off the floor where I’ve been rolling and laughing all day. Here’s the link: … Continue reading →

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Egad! I’m late!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Mary Ann

Wow. We’ve just blown through the first 11 days of January and I haven’t posted a single thing? EGAD! Well, here’s a good one for you. I poached this from Pinterest and the Better Homes and Gardens website. A very, … Continue reading →

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Willa Cather book club for 2012

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Mary Ann

I just threw my hat in the ring for this little read along: Willa Cather, A Novel Challenge. Come on over!

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