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Ghosts of potagers past: California
How an overgrown lot became a picturesque and productive kitchen garden.
almanac
November ’25: Comical, really
A fitting end to my dahlia story, among other things.
plant list
On My List: Evergreen Shrubs
Seeking non-deciduous and non-coniferous options!
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Un/paving the way for a courtyard patio
Asphalt reduction plan, step one.
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On My List: Planned senescence
Choosing grasses for fall texture and movement.
almanac
October ’25: Mild, dry and stunning
Assorted pics and factoids from the month that was.
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Roasting cherry tomatoes for later
The gift you’ll thank yourself for in the dead of winter.
plant list
On My List: Keystone plants
The start of a planting plan, with the most eco-beneficial plants first.
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On the value of mistakes and ‘failures’
... and sharing them publicly in a world of make-believe effortlessness.
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Snapshots: Hello, Steve!
My first homegrown dahlia, in all her peachy splendor.
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Minding the gaps
But using my FutureVision skills to keep me from doing anything rash.
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Early Fall = get busy!
Made myself a September garden to-do list, so fall doesn’t race right past me.