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Blueberry!

Our blueberry bush has produced just one blueberry so far, and until Sunday afternoon, that one berry had remained a pale green. Then, voilà! Somehow between my morning watering and my evening walk in the garden with Chris, it transformed into an amazing blueberry…

June 30, 2009
Gardening

Green Potatoes

Last week during an early walk in the garden, I was bummed to discover that I could see the tops of a few new gold potatoes, and they were green! Having been warned of the dangers of eating green potatoes but not sure what…

June 18, 2009
Gardening

The Beginning of Summer, a Garden Update

Today is a big homework day for me, and I have to admit I hesitated a little when Chris suggested taking a break to check on the garden. I am so glad he did! It was a nice change of pace to begin to…

May 23, 2009
Gardening

Daylilies

It’s been raining again. I’ve been worried about the garden, but I discovered that these beauties are loving the wet weather. They’re in full bloom and so lovely. I wish they lasted more than a day, but I’m enjoying the constant progression of blooms.…

May 8, 2009
Gardening

Tucked In

My mom loves Pussy Willows, so when I found them at our local Lowe’s garden center, I couldn’t pass them up. I planted one in each of the two back corners of our yard, along with daylilies and blue liriope grass. We’re experiencing one…

April 7, 2009