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Green Explosion

Mid-July, 2011 Smith gives me joy right now.  Plants explode from its surface for many reasons.  We’ve had a few good soaking rains over the last days, always excellent.  One good rain is better than two or three manual waterings.  … Continue reading

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A Midsummer Saturday’s Tour of Smith (Really getting the most out of this midsummer theme, aren’t I?)

Want to drive to Smith with me?  Great!  Hop in.  I like and don’t like this drive.  I can’t wait to see what good things are happening in the garden, but I worry about what bad things might be happening.  I … Continue reading

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Smith, Jones, The Lorelei: A Midsummer Night’s Status Report

I like imagining my garden (or as is the case here in Alexandria, gardens) is a sort of empire and I need to keep track of the many, various, diverse plants and their situations.  In that light, here is a … Continue reading

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