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I’m one lucky dog
I have been fortunate to win really neat stuff lately. Sew,mama,sew hosted a Giveaway Day May 17 with lots of blog owners giving away homemade stuff. I was lucky and won this great button keyring from Aimee at greentreegoods. She … Continue reading
I’m just waiting on the cherries
Well, we went out to check on the cherry tree and they are not quite ready. Looks like it will be tomorrow. Meanwhile, the alliums are looking good. This is my first year to grow them. The Schubertii is not … Continue reading
End of the Iris Road
Well, I think I am at the end of the road as far as counting our irises. As I mentioned in the last blog, many have still not bloomed, but looks like they won’t this year. Here are my last … Continue reading
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Tagged blackberries, cherry trees, gardening, iris, raspberries
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Iris update
Yes, I’m still counting them although we’re getting to the end. I have several that are not blooming this year or might bloom in the fall instead including two orange ones. I also have a black one that is budding … Continue reading
No friend Of Mine
Well, he’s back! And he’s no friend of mine. I’m talking about this little plant that causes me so much pain! Last year he got me three times, the first being in March when I couldn’t see him. I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, Photography, Ramblings
Tagged blueberries, cherry trees, gardening, peonies, poison ivy
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Resale Shop Finds
I love to go junking either at the local St. Vincent’s or Goodwill stores. But I also like to visit resale shops. However, I don’t seem to do this much anymore. Usually when I pass by one of these places, … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, Photography, Ramblings, recycling
Tagged crafts, jewelry, linens, recycling, upcycling
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Love them irises
Well, I am still counting them! I’ve used almost 100 tags so far which includes all of the duplicates. A lot of these were taken after it rained, which it’s been doing a lot here lately. Here is #22. This … Continue reading
21 and counting..
Well, the count continues. The rain helped eight of the irises to bloom bringing my total to 21 different irises so far. #9 has dark mauve falls and light mauve standards with yellow beards. She’s a tall bearded iris. She … Continue reading
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Tagged gardening, Germanica Spinoff, iris, iris count
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And The Count Goes On…
The iris count continues. You would think I’ve never seen irises as excited as I get to see what’s blooming in the yard. Here are the next four that have bloomed in the last couple of days. #5 is a … Continue reading
Irises and The Rain
It’s amazing what a little rain will do in the garden. It finally rained some yesterday and last night amounting to around an inch. The next batch of rain may come with severe storms. I’m hurrying to get this posted … Continue reading
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Tagged asparagus, blueberries, hostas, iris, spiderwort, weigela
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