Category: Native plants

FRosty Fothergilla

Posted on October 25, 2020 by

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This week has seen some huge fluctuations in temperature as Vermont transitions from one season to the next. We had some extremely clear, crisp frosty mornings followed by days that commenced downright balmy and misty. At first light the other day, I slipped on… Continue Reading “FRosty Fothergilla”

Category: Fall Season, Native plants, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography, Vermont

Vermont Summer Series 7.16.20 Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park

Posted on July 17, 2020 by

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Yesterday, I mentioned embarking on a short road trip.  I have been craving a visit to a public garden and heard that the mansion at the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park maintained some formal gardens reminiscent of the original gardens of the former estate.  I’m… Continue Reading “Vermont Summer Series 7.16.20 Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park”

Category: Flowering Plants, Gardening, Hikes, Landscape Design and Gardens, Marsh Billings Rockfeller National Historic Park, Native plants, Photography, Places of Interest, Uncategorized, Vermont

Photo of the Day 7.13.20 Black-eyed Susan

Posted on July 13, 2020 by

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Black-eyed Susan wildflowers are starting to pop up in the abandoned field’s around my neighborhood.  On my walk this morning, I noticed this grouping of Rudbeckia hirta catching the sun’s rays while the background remained in shadow.  I liked the effect. It is said… Continue Reading “Photo of the Day 7.13.20 Black-eyed Susan”

Category: Flowering Plants, Native plants, Photography, Vermont, Wildflowers

Photo of the Day 7.8.20 Chicory and Choices

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

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With thunderstorms on the horizon for later in the day,  I headed off for a much needed aerobic workout early this morning.  Half-way though my route, I spotted a large clump of chicory growing along the roadside.  Such pretty blue flowers! My mind is… Continue Reading “Photo of the Day 7.8.20 Chicory and Choices”

Category: Flowering Plants, Native plants, Photography

Vermont Summer Series 6.1.20

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

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This past week we have been totally focused on completing the rejuvenation of our two raised beds located just outside our picket fence.  Jim pulled up the old rotted boards and we commenced to cultivating and weeding the beds before lining them out for… Continue Reading “Vermont Summer Series 6.1.20”

Category: Flowering Plants, Gardening, Native plants, Native Trees and Shrubs, Photography, Vermont, Wildflowers

Vermont Summer Series 5.23.20

Posted on May 23, 2020 by

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My focus this summer (as you might have guessed) will be “all things” Vermont.  I have not spent a summer in Vermont since 2015 so I’m looking forward to staying home and “re-discovering” all those places that bring me joy.  I’m also throwing myself… Continue Reading “Vermont Summer Series 5.23.20”

Category: Native plants, Photography, Vermont

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