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Magical Plants
Posted: June 8, 2010
by Dandy Lion
Well the summer heat was turned on last week, so I decided to do my best magic trick by disappearing into the shade. I’m not very good at magic, so I decided it is time to... read more
The Sweet Spot
Posted: May 11, 2010
I think I’ve found a pretty good spot to hide from the gardeners. It is a little counterintuitive because I am hiding in the Garden’s most popular spot at the moment – the... read more
Which Hazel
Posted: February 26, 2010
Have you ever had that problem where you look at someone and you know their face, but you can’t remember their name? It happened to me the other day. Not with a person, but with a... read more
Love and Flowers
Posted: February 12, 2010
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. It is a time when lots of guys try to impress the sweethearts in their lives with flowers and candy. Of course I think flowers are great, but I... read more
Holly Days
Posted: December 17, 2009
As we approach the winter solstice, I decided to visit some of my winter friends. I am across the road from the children’s garden, safely hiding under the branches of a holly tree. ... read more
Transition to Winter
Posted: December 8, 2009
This week I am hiding in the Transition Garden. Appropriate since we are finally making the seasonal change to winter – on the calendar, with the weather and with the types of plants that... read more
Overlooking Great Fall Color
Posted: November 4, 2009
When people talk about fall color, they think about bright yellows, oranges and reds lighting up grand trees like maples, hickories and oaks. A visitor to our Garden will certainly see these... read more
Scary Times in the Garden
Posted: October 26, 2009
Halloween is less than a week away and quite a few plants are ready. Let’s go on a whirlwind tour of the Garden and finds some scary plants.First there are the plants that have creepy... read more
Rainy Day Blues . . . and reds and yellows
Posted: October 16, 2009
On a rainy morning like today, the temptation is to roll over, pull a leaf over your head and go back to sleep. Obviously a lot of people must be doing this, because there is hardly any one in... read more
Glory Hounds
Posted: April 21, 2009
We are in the middle of April and the crowds are finally here. LOTS of people came to the Garden this past weekend. The parade of people continues, with only the occasional downpour... read more