Monthly Archives: July 2024

thank you, Garden Fling 2024

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Denise

A quick thanks, a few photos, and a short introduction to the Garden Fling, in the off chance a reader of AGO has never heard of this special garden tour. Since 2008, the garden tour now known as the Garden … Continue reading →

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July 2024 Bloom Day

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Denise

It’s like a switch was flipped and a jolt of electricity hit the garden. July is potent stuff. Things are really starting to move and shimmy and shine now that the grasses are blooming. More July bloom reports are collected … Continue reading →

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long summer days

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Denise

After three years, these long summer days still amaze me. These photos were taken at 9 p.m. last night! On the 4th fireworks were useless until well after 10 p.m. — but that didn’t stop the neighbors. Loud booms are … Continue reading →

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Three years in a zone 8 garden (toddler phase)

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Denise

I broke my shovel yesterday, the trusty decades’ old one I brought up north. There’s a metaphor there somewhere. It’s seen a lot of action, especially this spring/early summer. The back garden has left behind that deliciously expectant phase, like … Continue reading →

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