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Tag Archives: dahlias
Flirting with Fall
Here in Connecticut we are definitely flirting with Fall. I am heading out this morning on another much-anticipated Garden Conservancy tour and I will post photos later this week. But this morning I want to join in with Garden Blogger’s … Continue reading
Large Loaves for daily bread
I was driving along a country road on Friday and the sign Estate Sale called me. Among the offerings was a library of books on Oriental Art for sale but I did not succumb to those. For some reason, there … Continue reading
Dahlias defy the summer fading
With a tear in our eye we say good bye to the Summer of 2012. Though Summer is not officially over, Labor Day signals the ending is near. Still, in the garden, some plants will fulfill their role of havens … Continue reading
Dahlias, start your engines!
Dahlias are beginning to bloom! Growers, start your engines! This year I am growing more small and mid-size blooms. That way, I can fit more on the breakfast table. Imagine if all those blooms were dinner plate dahlias! No room … Continue reading
After the Rain
A Summer rain refreshed last night and I’ve never appreciated a rain more than this Summer with the news of drought from important farming areas in the U.S. Even the Country fairs are impacted as crops have withered and died … Continue reading
July Heat
Roll out the hoses, the July heat is here! And watch out for lively dogs who are always looking for an escape. There is not a fence company that can reliably keep these two in – we’ve had to make … Continue reading
Deciding on Dahlias
Today was the day to get cracking with preparations for a workshop on dahlias to be given to members of the Garden Club in March. The idea will be to create some enthusiasm among attendees who will then order … Continue reading
Autumn Awry
Autumn has gone awry! First snowfall of 2011 occurs on October 29th! Nature tricked! We have not even raked the leaves and now we must clear the snow! For ONCE we did not lose our power though half of our … Continue reading
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‘Neath the Elms in New Haven
Today I had the pleasure of Judging horticulture at the New Haven Lawn Club where the Zone II Flower show entitled ‘Neath the Elms brought color and inspiration to an otherwise overcast grey day. The Garden Club of New Haven … Continue reading