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Shade Garden

Despite being trampled and mistreated flowers are blooming in the shade garden. Here are a few photos taken this afternoon. Bleeding Heart - People say they are old-fashioned and boring but I disagree. Its unfurled, reddish foliage is one of the first signs of spring and

Gayla : May 20th, 2004 : 2 Comments: Posted in: Flowers

Time to show off my handywork.

Well, it's definately smaller than my own patch of land last year, but at least it's something and I love it. So, while planting yesterday I took photos to share with everybody! Let's start with a few establishing shots, shall we (including the lovely gravel driveway I open

Kelly : May 16th, 2004 : 11 Comments: Posted in: Containers

Parkdale Plant Sale

Today I attended the annual Parkdale Horticultural Society Plant Sale. There seemed to be less selection this year. I bought less plants then last year but still managed to break the bank. My Score

I have a few plans

Gayla : May 8th, 2004 : 8 Comments: Posted in: Flowers, Herbs, Places, Seasonal

Finally!

I finally have gotten my plants! It was a slightly cold and rainy day, but that wasn't going to stop me from wandering around outside picking out my plants. Unfortunately, because of where I now live, I had to pretty much settle for the plants and Home Depot.

Kelly : May 8th, 2004 : Comments Off: Posted in: Flowers, Herbs, Veggies, Houseplants

Unusual & Striking New Herbs

I need to start thinking about what I'm going to grow this year so decided to check out Richters Herbs to see what's new. I'm completely blown away by some of the unusual new selections and thought I would share. Wasabi -- I don't think

Gayla : April 22nd, 2004 : 4 Comments: Posted in: Herbs, Link

Time to get cracking.

Here it is, almost May in zone 8, and I haven't even bought my new plants! I'll spare you all the long and drawn out details, but with all the "life" going on in my life lately, I haven't had the chance UNTIL now to really get cracking on

Kelly : April 21st, 2004 : 4 Comments: Posted in: Seasonal, Containers

Spring Pinhole Photo

Spring really, truly is finally here and I've been taking every opportunity to capture it on film. This photo of a crocus cluster was taken in my garden using a homemade pinhole camera I constructed from a broken camera and a pie tin. Check out

Gayla : April 18th, 2004 : 3 Comments: Posted in: Flowers, Seasonal, Link

Swapped Seeds

Last year I did a seed swap with YGG afficionado Lena - achocha for tomatoes. Brandywine, Tigerella and Pineapple (is it just me, or do they sound like a family of high concept California sisters?). I started them ten