Category Archives: Spring’s my favorite season

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Posted on February 21, 2012 by

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Hydrangea Bonanza

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

I’m fairly certain heaven is laced with hydrangeas–at least that’s what my heaven will look like. Want a peek? I cannot wait until these Limelight Hydrangeas fill in! Their blooms are magnificent and last FOREVER! Little Lime also has my … Continue reading →

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Was this suppose to happen?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

Last year I planted a European Cranberrybush Viburnum grafted tree. It’s suppose to bloom in the spring…which it did….and then follow up with some nice red fall color.  However, I saw something today….mind you….it’s July 27th. Was that suppose to … Continue reading →

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Armeria…from the bloom to the grass tuff

Posted on June 11, 2010 by

The Armeria packed a hellova punch this year. This year the flowers lasted at least a month!  Couldn’t believe it!  There are a couple different varieties of Armeria but they are a great addition to any bed edge border. But once the … Continue reading →

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Spring….UGH

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

Every winter the cabin fever comes quicker, the tedious 8-5 runs longer, and the snow gets colder in anticipation of spring. It’s the awakening of a new year. The scent of a new era. Spring is my favorite season. But … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley

Posted on May 12, 2010 by

Today I got to take a trip to Napa Valley.  Not the Napa Valley that’s making your mouth salivating right now….not the Napa Valley that offers “grape punch” beyond your taste buds’ dreams.  No, I’m talking about the Napa Valley located just … Continue reading →

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Friday Favs~What’s that smell?

Posted on April 22, 2010 by

Have you smelled what’s floating through the air lately?  No..I’m not talking about that occasional rancid odor that burns your nose hairs throughout the streets of downtown Des Moines.  I’m talking about the flower packed Crabapples peppered throughout this city. … Continue reading →

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Fort Knox~Part II

Posted on April 20, 2010 by

Last week Jay and I hired our employer TimberPine to help get our Fort Knox off to a good start.  We really wanted large specimen trees that could create the barrier we were craving.  That being said, they were so large … Continue reading →

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Friday Favs~Bergenia

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

I fell in love with Bergenia last spring I believe.  And this year, I found one more reason to drool. This is how my Winterglow Bergenia looked after being buried under 5-6ft of snow for the better half of the … Continue reading →

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Just Cut It

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

Spring seems to have come a little early this year?  I mean 70s in April?  We sure deserve it after the winter we struggled through.  So it’s Maintenance Time boys! I suggest you do most if not ALL your trimming/pruning … Continue reading →

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