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A garden party brings friends and family together to enjoy each other and the flowers. Drought conditions challenged but did not deter the preparations. | Jul 22, 2012 |
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Early spring blooming flowers and rich textures glow in the morning sun. | Mar 25, 2012 |
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Snow cover provides protection for the garden and creates a beautiful winter garden where evergreens and perennial seed heads catch the snow. The garden provides a source of food and cover for the birds. | Jan 19, 2012 |
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Plan for the fall garden. Choose from a wide variety trees, shrubs and perennials. | Oct 13, 2011 |
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Sounds and photographs of the garden in late summer. | Sep 6, 2011 |
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Feeding the birds in the spring brings entertaining visitors. | May 3, 2011 |
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Early spring rain rains bring greens and yellows and soothing sound. | Apr 10, 2011 |
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The discussions on the topic of native versus non-native are not productive. Learn how to use native plants and learn which non-native plants are not invasive. Love native plants. | Mar 26, 2011 |
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Many childhood memories are connected to plants and family. These remembrances are often sweet. | Mar 10, 2011 |
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Cooks, particularly vegetable cooks, love to plan and plant vegetable gardens. Although much toil is required, the joy of reading cookbooks and making a meal prevails. | Feb 12, 2011 |
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Winter scenes are bleek with tired, dirty, melting snow. Use this time to assess the structure of dormant trees and shrubs. Take advantage of the absence of leaves to clearly see where pruning cuts should be made before the next storm arrives. | Feb 1, 2011 |
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The Art Institute of Chicago is a welcome stop on a cold winter's day. The John Marin exhibit paintings sing with color, shape and line. His works are described in musical terms. | Jan 22, 2011 |
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Landscape design elements include ideas from music such as rhythm and cadence which create movement and mood in the garden. | Jan 12, 2011 |
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Bird watching in the garden adds value to the landscape in winter. The Iowa bird population enriches life here. | Jan 5, 2011 |
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Where did my interest in the landscape originate? As I made plans to start this blog, I asked this question. I know when I decided to study horticulture and landscape design, but how did I get to that point. | Dec 29, 2010 |
