I have a “love/no not there!” relationship with goldenrod (Solidago). And it’s not for the reason you might think. I do sniffle and sneeze a bit when goldenrod is in bloom, but it’s not due to the abundance of goldenrod growing around my house. Goldenrod does not aggravate allergies. Its pollen does not make you sneeze. … Continue reading Oh, Goldenrod!
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Welcome, Summer—And the War on Weeds
Spring departed with summer’s arrival at 10:57 a.m. on the 21st. The first day of summer is always a little sad for me. I celebrate spring and am sorry to see the ever-changing awakening of the garden come to an end. But the sadness is fleeting. Summer has its own charms and, truth be told, … Continue reading Welcome, Summer—And the War on Weeds
Pen, Paper, Plant 