Monthly Archives: February 2021

pandemic garden project

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Denise

My latest time sink and a great antidote to the pandemic fidgets. It’s a little rough and a lot rustic, part of the perpetual quest to get plants massed in one area for ease of care, especially now that warm … Continue reading →

Posted in journal, pots and containers, succulents | 7 Comments

Bloom Day 2/15/21

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Denise

We’re horrified at the predicament of friends and family across the country as the Polar Vortex busts out of the Arctic again, flooding points south with its extremely frigid air. Holy cow! How is everyone doing? We’re nervously checking power … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloom Day, Bulbs | 5 Comments

thank you, Annie!

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Denise

There were worrisome rumors, and then came the confirmation in the Spring 2021 catalogue that arrived in the mailbox this week: Annie Hayes, of Annie’s Annuals and Perennials, is retiring. You may need to grab a box of tissues or … Continue reading →

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February scrapbook

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Denise

Tracing the trajectory of enthusiasms on the blog since 2010, one month at a time… 2/26/10 — a wildflower meadow was a fleeting, transitional feature of a local medical center. February 25, 2011, this weird aroid had my attention. It … Continue reading →

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Fearless Gardening book giveaway winner!

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Denise

Well, well, well, it’s February 1st, an auspicious day on AGO because it means the door has closed on the Fearless Gardening book giveaway. The names of those who left comments on the blog and Instagram were written on paper, … Continue reading →

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