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The Further Adventures of Dave the Elm

Dave the elm has lost his virginity. This spring, for the first time he has seeds!

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Spring Blossoms into Summer?

I'm starting with a picture of one of my favorite spring bulbs - Katherine Hodgkin iris.

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Signs of Spring

It's been a goofy winter, but I'm still glad that spring is coming. The monotony of brown is beginning to get to me, so I'm seeking out any signs of life in my garden.

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Wonderful Witchhazel

Spring is coming.

How do I know? The snowdrops have been blooming for nearly a month and the witchhazel has decided to flower.

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Primroses Are Too Cute

February sometimes seems like the longest month. This year we don't have the excitement of a blizzard to break up the monotony of grey skies and bare branches.

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A Mini Jungle: Terrariums

Here in the winter-bound Midwest, I get a little twitchy by the end of January or so.

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Snow Day

Ah, at last! We've got eight inches of powder on the ground after yesterday's snowy day.

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Reflections on Life, Death, and Renewal Pruning

This week I attended the wake of my brother-in-law's grandmother, who passed away at the advanced age of 99. It was one of the nicest wakes I've been to because her life was celebrated.

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New Eyes: Seeing the Landscape

I'm sorry. I've been down with the Evil Head Cold of Doom and so haven't had the brain power to string two sentences together until now.

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Rosemary Redemption?

I have wonderful friends. My friend Beth dropped off a Christmas tree shaped rosemary plant after reading the last post.