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How to Create a Curved Stepping Stone Path
This week I finished installing a stepping stone path. This stepping stone path is unique for a couple of reasons. First, it provides a much-needed way to move through the garden. There’s no way to cross the garden without it. Second, the stepping stone path gently curves to add interest. The path curves left to make room for…
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Stop Chasing the Wrong Things
When you stop chasing the wrong things in life you give the right things a chance to catch you. The DJ on the radio said that today. I think it’s worth sharing.
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Tips for Getting Work Done
After three days of hard work I’m almost finished preparing a garden bed. It was a hard-fought victory that taught me tips for getting work done. We’ve had a mild winter and I looked forward to working with the temperature in the 50’s and 60’s. Last week the weather changed. It’s been in the low 40’s…
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Jack Frost Exceedingly Bad Day
Yesterday we had snow, then rain, then ice and then snow again. When I woke this morning it was a frigid 26 degrees. You’d think I’d be used to spring snow. I’ve lived in southern New England all my life where the weather is anything but predictable. I’m not. Every time Jack Frost lays waste to…
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Old-Fashioned Craftsmanship
After a day of office work I decided to take Theo for a walk. It was a beautiful evening. The temperature was around 68 and the sun was shining. I admit I wasn’t in the mood for a walk. Too much office time drains my energy. After 45 minutes of walking I had a choice. Continue straight and…
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Yellow Flower on Side of Road
Last week while driving through Newtown, CT I stumbled on this yellow flower. From a distance it looks like a dandelion. It’s definitely not. I took this picture March 25 when Daffodils are just starting to bloom. We’re a long way off from leaves on trees. I checked the US Wildflowers Database and had no luck finding…
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Happy Easter 2016
Happy Easter 2016.
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Foundation Planting Landscape Design
This morning I completed a foundation planting landscape design. What are my clients goals for the landscape? The number one goal is color. Women want colorful and inviting homes. Men want what their wives want as long as it stays within budget. The second goal is low maintenance requirements. No one wants a landscape that needs constant…
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Random Acts of Kindness
There are good people in this world. This morning I stopped at McDonald’s to pick up breakfast. I was short 85 cents and asked for a moment to go to my truck for change. The cashier didn’t hesitate to say, “Don’t worry about it.” It’s moments like these that I realize how wonderful the world is. While…