Category Archives: Discoveries

How to build a fern table

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

Let me just preface this post by saying that I had a great day! I had nearly an entire, uninterrupted day to do something I have wanted to do for months – build some fern tables! Ever since I first … Continue reading →

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Nuts over Pistachio

Posted on November 19, 2015 by

I’m often rather quick in my judging – occasionally too quick. And, sometimes it takes me a while to realize it. When I do, I always feel a little foolish – rightfully so. Oh well, I always think that maybe next … Continue reading →

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A trip to Hughes Water Gardens

Posted on October 3, 2015 by

You know how sometimes your expectations are so high that the real thing falls short? For several years now, I have been aware of the existence of this local nursery which specializes in gardening with our liquid element – water. I … Continue reading →

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Mysterious holes…

Posted on June 12, 2015 by

Learned something interesting earlier this spring. A man came into the nursery, and asked if we could help him identify what was wrong with his Hosta leaves. They had holes, but there was no sign of anything eating them. Instead, … Continue reading →

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