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Report From PIA – July 28
I was joking around with a friend on facebook today, and in a fit of silliness suggested a new garden product: Plantbrella. Perfect for those hydrangeas that are wilting under the hot, summer sun! In rainy areas, Plantbrella would help prevent leaf-spot fungi and it’s ideal for protecting your prize [...]
Report From PIA – July 22
I did a stint at the Master Garden Demonstration garden tonight at the Barnstable County Fair. The Master Gardeners staff the demo garden, answering questions and getting kids and adults interested in gardening. It’s always fun to first tour the fair looking at the animals, and then showing a child [...]
Report From PIA – April 17
If you grow plants, things will go wrong. If you are alive, ditto. I’m sorry, but that’s the truth. No matter what species you plant, products you buy, or belief system you subscribe to, you’ll experience set backs.
I spoke to a great group of gardeners today and the projector did [...]
One of a friend’s pet peeves is when people say “No problem.” She’ll ask the waiter for more water in a restaurant, for example, and the waiter will respond “No problem.” as if getting her more water might be a problem. I’ve noticed that this phrase is beginning to replace the more gracious [...]
