Author Archives: gwendolyngarden

Over-enthusiasm

Posted on May 19, 2013

Things you should not do when you buy a new house: buy a ton of plants that you don’t have a place to plant. I have many plants currently living on the patio of my condo. It is not ideal. … Continue reading →

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Dirt.

Posted on May 14, 2013

I love dirt.  I’d bet that most good gardeners do.  I told SC the other day that I actually love making garden beds probably more than I like planting them. With good soil, everything is easier.  Plants grow better, they … Continue reading →

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Caution: Buried Wires

Posted on May 13, 2013

Just when you feel cocky because you remembered to call diggers hotline… “Malibu”lights from the pre-solar days, plastic weed blocker, and rock mulch= a barberry (or seven) that didn’t come out this weekend. On the upside, the hedge is looking … Continue reading →

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The simple things

Posted on May 8, 2013

Sometimes nothing beats flowers from a great friend. Thanks A.S. for the beautiful double daffodils and tulip, it was such a sweet way to make my day!

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Weed trees

Posted on May 7, 2013

Folks, if a tree starts growing in your garden bed, and you didn’t plant it, it is a weed. Dig it out. (see the horrible box elder (thanks c.r.), above.) Although, I could keep it and make the bed into … Continue reading →

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The holding bed

Posted on April 28, 2013

My new garden got off to a great start today… I planted everything in a temporary holding bed until I move in for real and have a chance to figure out where it should all go. Lots to do!

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The Start of Another Great Garden

Posted on April 16, 2013

Today I received the first shipment of plants for New House! I close on Friday, brilliantly, and I already have received 6 French lilacs, 6 Incrediball hydrangeas, Hosta ‘Empress Wu’ and ‘Blue Mammoth’.  They are currently residing in my garage, … Continue reading →

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And We Have a Winner!

Posted on March 22, 2013

  I have an accepted offer on this suburban wonderland!  As you can see, it has some good features (it is huge) and bad features (about 30 invasive japanese berberries that need to be destroyed). I’m pretty sure that my … Continue reading →

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Enough Snow Already

Posted on March 14, 2013

Yes, I’m ranting again.  This time about the weather.  I can’t take the snow any more.  Last year at this time, darling BF and I were on a date and I wore a sundress.  This year, boots, tights, long sleeves, … Continue reading →

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Save the Trees!

Posted on March 6, 2013

Earth day is coming soon, and I think that we should all pledge to do one kind thing for the environment, and the planet’s aesthetics: enough with the oak cabinets! Do you know how long it takes to grow an … Continue reading →

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