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A DIY Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2020February 13, 2012 by admin

I enjoyed reading Dealnews’ tongue-in-cheek take on ways to save money on Valentine’s Day bouquets. Since forcing roses into bloom in February is tricky and probably best left to those hardy plant lovers who might be up to the challenge, I thought I’d offer a few alternate suggestions for intrepid romeos looking for a DIY … Read more A DIY Valentine’s Day

The Romance of the Seed Catalog

February 9, 2020January 30, 2012 by admin

If you’re reading this, chances are you are enamored of plants, and for people like you and me, one of the great joys of January is the arrival of the seed catalogs. The variety of catalogs reflects the diversity of the garden, and delving into each is a journey through one grower’s curated collection. That … Read more The Romance of the Seed Catalog