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September
New Project At Hand- A Prairie Spot
September Drought It has been a dry and heartless September, so what is a gardener to do? Start a new garden bed, of course. Actually, it wasn't that blithe a decision, since I had been reducing gardened areas. So why would I now carve out a new, … [Read more...] about New Project At Hand- A Prairie Spot
Summer Sunshine in a Flower
Hello September from Cottage on the Corner:Bring me then the plant that points to those bright Lucidities swirling up from the earth,And life itself exhaling that central breath!Bring me the sunflower crazed with the love of light.”~ Eugenio … [Read more...] about Summer Sunshine in a Flower
Outdoor Cleanup
That is the autumn clematis picture collage I made for the plant profile page- the vine is still blooming, but pretty much blown, now. The fuzzy little seedheads are appearing and giving the whole arbor a hazy look. I will post the article this … [Read more...] about Outdoor Cleanup
What To Do Now: September
No it isn't a "Honey-do" list, but just some reminders before the season gets away from you! As it often does for me....This is a great month for planting things- the still warm weather means that plants can get settled in, and the autumn rains are … [Read more...] about What To Do Now: September
September Poems
Something of what we see daily here has been caught in a poem. Septemberby Helen Hunt Jackson The golden-rod is yellow; The corn is turning brown; The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down. The gentian's … [Read more...] about September Poems
State of the Garden September
Didn't I just give you all an update? Well, I walked you through, but there are other elements to what is happening here. Like trimming and pruning old big trees. I didn't tell you about that, did I? Coming to this garden most of the great old trees … [Read more...] about State of the Garden September
September Forecasting
Whether by pure speculation or by scientific means we all wish to forecast the weather for purposes of being prepared. "Forewarned is forearmed" as it is said.I like to check in the the Farmers Almanac, and sometimes I remember to check their … [Read more...] about September Forecasting
September’s Garden Tips
This is just to record the garden tips from my sidebar, which otherwise will disappear when I replace the info with timely seasonal hints."September is the best time to transplant established peonies. Begin by cutting the peony stems near ground … [Read more...] about September’s Garden Tips
Dead Leaves
The drying winds of Ike left an aftermath not only of broken branches, but dried leaves that are prematurely falling from the trees. No color, directly passing to the phase of dried brown leaf litter. It has not been a good year for my trees. Those … [Read more...] about Dead Leaves
