There are so many ways to enjoy herb plants, that they are not for herb gardens only. Think about tucking them into the landscape, into containers or into your home. I do I enjoy thee? Oh, Herb, Let me count the ways! 10 Ways I Enjoy Herbs (and you can, too!) In companion plantings, herbs […]
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HELLLOOOO, From The Other Side
I'm not ready to write this post, but I must start somewhere. It is part explanation, part apology, ... continue reading...
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February Gardening, Last of Winter in the Flower Garden
I've had plenty of winter this year, yessiree. It is mid-February and that means the worst is over ... continue reading...
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Compilation of Past Mini-Posts of 2003
In the bygone days of blogging (yes, we can now talk about the bygone days of blogging), it was ... continue reading...
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Wayback in Ilona Garden Time
I was trying to find some old pages I had written in the online Wayback Machine. Unfortunately, I ... continue reading...
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3 Tips For Landscaping Successfully With Ornamental Trees
What are Ornamental Trees? These trees are usually small with special features like interesting ... continue reading...
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10 Cool Season Annual Flowers To Plant
Shirley poppies and Bachelor Buttons Not every garden writer alerts you to the fact that annuals can have seasons that are shorter than other choices. For places like Ohio which have hot summers, there are common annuals that only do well when our weather is cooler, such as in early summer. Those flowers sort of […]