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Thank You @Margaret Roach

I just finished reading and I shall have some peace there by Margaret Roach. In 2008 Margaret left her job as editorial director of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to live and garden in upstate New...

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Potting Shed Review: Down the Garden Path

A book I can read over and over is Down the Garden Path by Beverley Nichols. The very British Beverly will pull you into his world (1930‘s England) of gardening and eccentric neighbors and make you...

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Potting Shed Review: Two New Books

As much as I love and look forward to spring, I do enjoy the slower pace of winter that comes after Christmas and allows more time for reading. Something warm to drink, a fire in the fireplace and a...

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Potting Shed Review: The Founding Gardeners

The Founding Gardeners by Andrea Wulf takes you into the lives of  the framers of our country from the unique and intimate perspective of their lives as gardeners and farmers. Click to head over to...

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Potting Shed Review: How to Eat a Rose by Jim Long

I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim Long during last week’s Rose Chat interview    about his book, How To Eat a Rose, the rose as herb of the year and so much more. JIM LONG Jim has appeared on...

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Potting Shed Review: R is for Rose

I am currently reading Carolyn Parker’s book R is for Rose and am taking my time to savor every story and every picture. This book is not only eye candy for rose lovers, but it also showcases so many...

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Bloom Thyme Friday: Roses on Trial

This weekend I am heading to the Biltmore Estate as a juror for the 2nd Annual Biltmore International Rose Trials. YAY!!! WHY HAVE A ROSE TRIAL ”The trials are a valuable way for the home gardener to...

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ROSE BUZZ: 2016 Gift Ideas for Gardeners!

  We as gardeners love what we do! But, the right tools can make all the difference and Christmas is the perfect time to share ideas with Santa to get just what we want and need for the coming growing...

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Mentors and Memories

Today I want to tell you about two mentors who had so much to do with teaching me and inspiring me in the world of roses although I never met them. This week as the temps plummeted into the minus...

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Thank You Margaret Roach

I just finished reading and I shall have some peace there by Margaret Roach. In 2008 Margaret left her job as editorial director of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia to live and garden in upstate New...

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Potting Shed Review: Down the Garden Path

A book I can read over and over is Down the Garden Path by Beverley Nichols. The very British Beverly will pull you into his world (1930‘s England) of gardening and eccentric neighbors and make you...

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BLOOM THYME FRIDAY: Don’t Wait!

One of the things this season of our world has taught me is don’t wait.  Last year I experienced…  “Sold Out” on seeds and other garden supplies and shortages of ingredients for holiday favorites. From...

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BLOOM THYME FRIDAY: SOWING, BOOKS, AND A GIVEAWAY

Winter sowing has finally begun. Probably, like you, February is a month where my plans for the garden and the reality of summertime and energy clash. Starting seeds inside under grow lights is...

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