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DIY
The Marigold Centerpiece in Four Easy Steps
Ever since the 1960s, when the Marigold lost out to the Rose as the American National Flower, the lowly marigold has suffered a bit of an inferiority complex. It need not be so…after all, the lovely marigolds are still blooming strong in our fall gardens, while most roses have lost their bloom. Besides,…
Photography
This Week in the Garden-False Indigo
One of my favorite flowers of all time, False indigo (Baptisia australis) is in full bloom in the garden this week. I love the leaves of this plant as much as I adore the pea-like flowers. The plant has a bush like quality-it maintains a uniform shape all summer. A clear winner in the garden…
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The Star of the Garden This Week
I thought Spring would never arrive this year, but now that it’s here–it is glorious! There are many stars in the garden this week, but if I had to chose only one… The prize would go to this coral peony. I planted it last year, and didn’t know what to expect. The plant is still…
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Better Late than Never
Everything in the garden is a full month behind this spring– due to the cold weather patterns this year. (We had 8 inches of snow on May 6th.) The cherry trees just bloomed this week. A sight for sore eyes! I hope you get a little time to enjoy the flowers this weekend! Happy Gardening,…
Photography
Pink Tulip-A Photo Tip
THE best thing about digital photography is that you never have to limit yourself to one photo. Take the shot from as many different perspectives as you can. For a different point of view, try a new lens. (These photos were taken with a 60mm Macro lens.) I took nearly 50 shots of this…
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Lori Kennedy
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