Monthly Archives: September 2017

Silent Sunday

Posted on September 30, 2017 by
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Lazy Gardening

Posted on September 27, 2017 by

Gardening for wildlife involves embracing a messy garden– chewed leaves, piles of brush, reeds left standing through the winter. But the benefits are many– birds eating unwanted insects and butterflies flitting about, bees buzzing and pollinating your fruits and vegetables. … Continue reading →

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The Tuesday View September 26

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

Three perennials are blooming and the rest of the garden will be carried into frost by annuals. Two mounds of lavender Heart-leaved Asters (Symphyotrichum cordifolium), far left rear and middle, are peaking and buzzing with bees. Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and white Phlox … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Autumn’s Arrival

Posted on September 24, 2017 by

Autumn is officially here in the northern hemisphere, so I’ve chosen to celebrate the season for this week’s IAVOM. Featuring another of my Artesa pocket vases, this one sports two looks, cobalt and turquoise, along with a small sugar pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on September 23, 2017 by
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The Tuesday View September 19

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

Triggered by cooler than normal temperatures in August and early September, the garden is heading towards dormancy as the trees behind it attest. The tall Sunflowers along the back have gone to seed with a few Morning Glories clambering up … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – New Vase

Posted on September 17, 2017 by

This week my sister sent me a fluted Lenox glass vase in the most beautiful shade of amethyst.  I’ve filled it in complimentary colors with the tallest flowers I currently have blooming. Lavender Heart-leaved Asters (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) and spikes of … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday

Posted on September 16, 2017 by
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White Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

Posted on September 14, 2017 by

These caterpillars seem to be everywhere at this time of year. While they are not poisonous, they can cause a stinging rash. Best to look, not touch! from Snopes.com: “The hairs on the caterpillar are long and bristle-like and spread … Continue reading →

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In A Vase On Monday – Variety

Posted on September 10, 2017 by

To feature more of my vase collection, I’m offering two vases for today’s IAVOM. The first, in an orange Blenko vase sporting autumn colors (that are showing around here in the trees faster than I’d like), are Dahlia ‘Tiki Torch’ with … Continue reading →

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