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English Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show – Wow!
Scotney Castle, in bloom in May of 2025 In late May we spent nine days in England – nine days that gave me enough ideas for several...

Julia Watson
Jul 313 min read


The Secret to a Better Garden
Rose "Joseph's Coat" cascading over our gate If I titled this post “Keep Records” you wouldn’t read it and I wouldn’t blame you! But the...

Julia Watson
Jan 293 min read


Strawflowers and Statice
Dried flowers are not really my thing. But strawflowers and statice are two of the most useful flowers I grow, so they’ll never be...

Julia Watson
Sep 10, 20212 min read


Color Combinations in the Garden
Whether you’re a new gardener planning your first garden, or an experienced gardener adding plants to an existing garden, I advise you to...

Julia Watson
Jul 14, 20212 min read


Get Going on Your Spring Garden Now
Spring in the garden, when roses are at their peak You know the best time to plant your spring garden? Yesterday! OK, that’s a joke, but...

Julia Watson
Nov 20, 20203 min read
One Gardener's Journey
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