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more perennials and annuals

Mystery flowers I saw the narrow leaves with a white stripe when they came up under my raspberry bushes. I thought they might be crocuses, but the shape of the bulb wasn’t similar. I transplanted them to the new front … Continue reading

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perennial parade

Fortunately for us and the people downstream (along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers) we have had some days without rain. This avian visitor posed on the side yard fence last Friday. The kitchen window functions well as a blind, just … Continue reading

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fog and frost

This is the second frosty morning of the season, not really a hard frost. The temperature is hovering near freezing and there is ground fog softening the edges on what will probably later be a crisp, clear day. The water … Continue reading

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freeze warning time

There was a freeze warning last night, but fog rolled in. Still frost free here in the valley in Ford City. It is quite pleasant out today, blue skies and mild but seasonal temperature. The leaves don’t seem to be … Continue reading

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August gardening report

The tomato plants seem to be waiting for warm sunny weather, but some of the plants, like the nasturtiums above are doing great. After the fog burned off this morning I decided to go out and get some pictures while … Continue reading

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