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Sharing Container Ideas’ on Mothers Day

My children enjoy sharing from the Garden on Mothers Day. Mothers Day morning I awoke to my children bringing me breakfast in bed and a garden full of spring blooms. It was time to get planting those containers as I usually do this time of year. My goal is to have the containers in place [...]

Whispers in the Wind (Centurea montana)

It starts out like this… While working in one of the shade gardens late last night I was startled by this blue bloomer. I of course ‘gasp’ because it is too dark to snap the ideal photo. This Centaurea hides in the shade along the woods. Her bloom reminds me of something you would see [...]

Reminiscence Autumn

There is something about the Coppertina that reminds me of Fall. This treasure I’m sharing from my garden was added 4 years ago after touring Spring Meadow Nursery in Michigan. The Coppertina by Proven Winner was new that year. When I brought her home she was carefully wrapped in a plastic bag,given to me as [...]

Snow in May

Snow in May at Bostdorffs Greenhouse in Bowling Green, Ohio   Busy Weekend but I will return on Monday to share more from my Greenhouse Visit – Bren

Weight of Spring

I can relate to this image of the tulips being weighted down by the blessings of spring. It is kind of like the gardener in spring with all the laboring chores that must be done to keep the garden looking her best. Some how, we come out shining evening with the weight that had been [...]

Busy ‘bee’ with fluffy tail!

For Bloom Tuesday I am sharing my favorite spring blooms and the sweet little busy ‘bee’ helper who assists me in planting today! What is your favorite bloom today in your garden? – Bren

That ‘Gardening Nude Chick ‘ at the CFGS

I am excited to share with you my adventures in Chicago with Shawna Coronado and her cute little Pup Harry too! – Bren Shawna Coronado at the CFGS 2010 I’m not sure when Shawna and I first met online. I do remember that finding her webpage at GardeningNude.com was an eye opener for me. After [...]

April showers have arrived.

I love the spring rain that gives a chill in the air and a wet kiss on the blooms. I love when the April rain allows time to enjoy it’s power. Most of all, I love what the April Showers bring to the garden. Doesn’t the rain have amazing powers that make you relax? Close [...]
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