November 2010

New November Blooms: Garden Bloggers Bloom Day November 2010

November 15, 2010

I have new flowers blooming in November. I’d never thought I’d be able to say that. First up is the hellebore I purchased from Seneca Hill Perennials shortly before it closed for good. It didn’t have much of a name, just Helleborus niger, Thanksgiving Bloom. I thought it was worth a try, even though I [...]

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Garden Lines

November 12, 2010

………………………………….The curious stranger roves, With grateful travel, through a wild of groves; And though directed, oft mistakes his way, Unknowing where the winding mazes stray; Yet still his feet the magic paths pursue, Charmed, though bewildered, with the pleasing view. Stephen Duck, 1731 The hedge clipping was finished yesterday (October 5). We have a variety [...]

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Troy-Bilt Pony Lawn Tractor Review

November 9, 2010

This year my family tried out the Troy-Bilt Pony Riding Lawn Tractor. Before I tell you what we thought of it, I thought I should explain what we’ve been used to cutting the grass with, so you know where we’re coming from. Since 2002 we’ve been mowing our lawn and fields with a 15hp DR [...]

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7 Fall Gardening Mistakes That Will Cost You Money

November 2, 2010

Heading into fall, there are times when we might be feeling overworked, too frazzled, or simply not feeling like doing everything we normally do. Everyone needs to find their own balance in the garden, but you may want to take the time to avoid these common mistakes which can wind up costing you in the long [...]

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