I have to admit, this was not a good year for my garden. I can relate a long list of reasons, but in the end, they’re all an excuse for a garden that got out of control, weeds ran rampant, and I gave up sometime in August and just enjoyed the rest of the summer … Continue reading Where Did Summer Go?
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Lilacs? In October?
I absolutely love lilacs (Syringa vulgaris). They are the essence of spring in one wonderful breath. Their flowering inevitably makes me smile. Until now.Several years ago, in order to add a touch of spring to late summer/early fall, I added a reblooming lilac bush to my yard. It’s planted beside my driveway and sports smaller … Continue reading Lilacs? In October?