Apr 4, 2012 | Bloggers You Can Grow That! Day, Garden Reports and Rejoicing, growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, my gardens
Garden Reports and Rejoicing – April 4 We all love flowers and color, and in some ways the blossoms and hues that appear in the spring are the most appreciated. Every garden should contain some bulbs, shrubs and perennials that are colorful as winter ends and...
Jul 7, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, plants I love, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – July 7 I just chopped down the Tradescantia ‘Sweet Kate’ because it was entering that not-so-many-flowers-ratty-foliage stage. I had some tiny ‘Purple Lady’ Iresine, grown from seed, that have been patiently waiting in their plug trays, so I...
Mar 24, 2010 | Life's Gardens, my gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – March 24 The sun came out today and illuminated all of the fresh green growth that is springing out of the soil. The chives, bulbs and daylilies are spring’s over-achievers…they are taller every day. We love this time of year because it’s...
Mar 5, 2010 | growing the spirit, Life's Gardens, Report From PIA
Report From PIA – March 5 It was sunny in central Wisconsin today, but I understand that it was snowing at Poison Ivy Acres. Throughout the country, be the skies clear or cloudy, we are all itching for spring. Yes, we want to go out without coats, see bulbs in...