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Weigela is an entire genus, and I do not know which species of it I have growing on my property. Whichever one it is, the blossoms are delicate and fragrant, and the bees love them. The buds, before they open, … Continue reading
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Everybody recognizes dandelions. They belong to a large genus called taraxacum. The common dandelion is a species known as Taraxacum officinale. That is the kind I have growing on my property in abundance. Often people think of dandelions as invasive … Continue reading
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We usually remember the dogwood blossoms as showy flowers with white petals. But that is not how they start out. When they first emerge they are green. The little green balls in the center seem overpowering in their presence, and … Continue reading
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A cluster of flowers hangs down from a limb. You look up. They’re so beautiful, with a perfectly round, deep-set yellow center, and a white stigma like a dot sticking out. The symmetry in each blossom is so perfect, you … Continue reading
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At first, I misidentified this plant as liverleaf. The name liverleaf did not seem nearly as beautiful as these delicate little wildflowers that grow in my woods, so I was pleased to find out that is not what they are called … Continue reading
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On my property there are two kinds of phlox, tall phlox and creeping phlox. The creeping phlox blooms early and comes in two varieties. The dark pink variety blooms first and also fades sooner. The light blue variety is … Continue reading
What child does not want a pony of his or her very own. Unfortunately, most people do not have the resources to provide this once simple luxury. A pony requires land, a barn, feed and lots and lots of care. … Continue reading
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When we cannot travel, it’s good to live in a beautiful place. Continue reading
This pub is inspired by Marie’sTips right here on pubwages. Marie wrote a pub called Ginger and Women’s Health. After reading this article, I began thinking about all of the other interesting things that I had heard about the healing … Continue reading
