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Where Did Summer Go?

September 6, 2025 / Deborah J. Benoit / 2 Comments

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?

Lilacs? In October?

October 10, 2023October 17, 2023 / Deborah J. Benoit / Leave a comment

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?

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