One of my favorite flowers of summer are gladiolus. The are so majestic and intensely colored, I just love having them in the house. The flower stand at the local farmer's market didn't return this year, but I've been able to find almost as beautiful bunches at the grocery stores. This week's selection is a … Continue reading Summer Gladiolus
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The Garden in Fall: The Bad
It's the beginning of October and the days are getting shorter, the nights growing colder. While yesterday I posted about the good things in the fall garden, there are also a lot of plants and beds that are really past their prime. Whether it's overgrown, or the plants need to be trimmed back, or just … Continue reading The Garden in Fall: The Bad
Gladiolas from the Farmers Market
Gladiolas are one of my favorite flowers to have around the house. They are just so dramatic, colorful and cheerful. With so many colors to choose from, it's usually hard to decide. If you've ever seen a field of gladiolas, it's quite a sight! My local farmers market has a wonderful local fresh flower vendor. … Continue reading Gladiolas from the Farmers Market