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Grow a great cutting garden
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
A wise mentor once told me if you only have $5 buy yourself a loaf of bread and a single flower for happiness, then splurge with the rest of it. That advice…
Posted in Gardening
Tagged back yard dreams, beauty, Botany, burpee, curb appeal, daisy, farmers market, flower garden, gardening, gerber daisy, herb garden, hostas, hydrangea, inspiration, kindness, landscape, misty meadows, mother nature, tulips, vegetable garden, water fountain
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Anatomy of a Pot
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I have a secret garden, and it is the most precious space for me through spring and summer. The biggest thing that keeps my garden going is my knowing the anatomy of…
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Tagged Containier gardening, curb appeal, fertilizer, flower pots, gardening, gravel, herbs, ladscape, mulch, plants, pottery, secret garden, soil, spring cleaning, This old house, vegetables
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Blood Oranges meet Liquor with a Side of Spring Reading
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I admired these beautiful ruby red globes of citrus and reflected on the gardens I am planting. I could taste arugula and radishes for a wonderful summer salad and amazing homemade vinaigrette.…
Posted in Gardening, Kitchen Adventures
Tagged agriculture, Blood oranges, cocktails, curb appeal, Farming, garden, happy hour, inspiration, landscaping, plants, reading, Seasons, self care, spring
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The Wonders of Nature
Of all the wonders of nature , a tree in summer is perhaps the most remarkable…consider the leaves , so green and leafy (if not, something is wrong).Behold how the branches reach up to heaven as if to say ,”Though … Continue reading
Posted in DIY💭, Reflections
Tagged advice, appreciation, arborist, backyard, change, charity, curb appeal, disconnect, DIY, emotions, family, friendships, Habit, happiness, inspiration, kindness, landscape, landscaping, life, Michael A. Dirr, mindfulness, mother nature, nature, neighbors, nursery, Obsession, pearls of wisdom, privacy, quote, reflection, self-awareness, shrubs, solitude, sound bite, stillness, thoughts, Thuji green giant, trees, trrees, Woody Allen
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Reflections From The Garden
“Variety may be the spice of life, but it can make your garden feel down right chaotic – Valerie Easton. My first thought reading that quote was Easton has clearly never seen Derrick’s garden, as he and Ms. Jackie have … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful blessed nightmare, curb appeal, date night, deck, derrickjknight, DIY, flowers, gardening, herbs, hostas, landscaping, patio, rock garden, water fountain
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