Clematis 'Rouge Cardinal'

When we moved into our current home 12 years ago, a large 'Jackmanii' Clematis grew up the light pole in the front yard. 'Jackma...

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Narcissus 'Barrett Browning'

It has been a crazy spring here in Central Illinois, with a continuous string of record-breaking temperature. The plants are in absolute fas...

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Viburnum lantana 'Mohican'

Years ago, my good friend Laura Hayden (who blogs over at Durable Gardening ) let me in on a little horticultural secret. When you come upon...

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2012: Grow. Share. Observe. Learn. Pause. Focus.

Grow. Share. Observe. Learn. Pause. Focus. Six simple words I hope to live by in 2012. I will grow my garden so that I may grow with it. The...

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