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Anemone coronaria is not a common flower when one considers winter blooming plants. Intrigued with the noticeable swelling pod to this morning’s delightful bloom, I simply had to share. My infatuation with Anemone happened when I noticed a peculiar pod in a planter sitting on the front stoop. Longing for a brief winter in anticipation of finishing a specific garden project, I began to watch this quiet metamorphosis in a forgotten pot. Finally – much

Raingear as a necessity usually includes ponchos and umbrellas. Rainsisters raingear is cute and functional. Raingear in the garden is easy to find. However functional AND cute raingear is worth investigating. As often as possible, I try to attend the Garden Bloggers Fling. This event is held once a year in different parts of the country. Last year it was held in the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania. Formerly known as The Garden Bloggers Fling, a

Purple in our life gardens can often be empowering. When intentionally included in an arrangement, it shares a sentiment of deep love. Purple in the garden is revered and truly should not go unnoticed. Ever since I watched the original movie, The Color Purple, inspired me to include purple in my garden for what it represents. Many gardeners include this color for balance, harmony, or perhaps because a favored plant has a purple bloom. There

Fall in love with Fall. This is easy to do if you plant late blooming Perennials. Fall is usually when most gardeners are busy pulling spent annuals or cutting back plants that have outgrown their space in the garden. I want to encourage gardeners to stop, pause, or even procrastinate while in the garden. In our minds, there is so much to do. My question is, why? Why does Fall make some people fall out

Roots are a part of anything that grows. To encourage strong growth above ground, one must attend to the roots. Good soil allows roots to move freely, take hold, and absorb all the benefits available. An event last year encouraged me to dig deeper and uncover unknown facts about roots. Not just any roots, but MY ROOTS. Denise’s Roots In late September of 2022, I embarked on an adventure with a dear friend, Denise. Our