Free, healthy, and beautiful plants are waiting to make their appearance in your garden. All you need to do is stand back and let them grow.
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Notes from the Garden, Part I : Choosing and Sourcing the Plants
Rather than writing notes, I’ve been taking photos of the flower beds. Then, I can sit down and write my ideas in my garden journal.
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Geneva State Park: Late Summer Wildflowers Scene on the Trail
Geneva State Park is a great place for a Sunday morning walk through the woods and marshes, with views of Lake Erie if you continue around the lodge.
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The Pear and the Pumpkin Seedling
I wish I had learned more about gardening and preserving foods from my grandparents.
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June Wildflowers and a Turtle Scene on the Trail
The last plant I spied on my hike was this pretty mapleleaf viburnum. I didn't recognize it right away. Unlike the garden viburnum I have growing in my yard, this plant has small, delicate leaves.
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Ohio Wildflowers in Mid-May: Scene on the Trail
Spring is a great time of year to see the contours of the land. Get out there and enjoy your hike!
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Ohio Wildflowers in late April and Early May: Scene on the Trail
Even with the early spring blooms still strutting their stuff, we can see more plants getting ready for the "May Show."
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A Butterfly Garden Will Animate Your Landscape in Living Color
Late August and early September can be a bit boring in the flower beds. You can add some color and life to the landscape by choosing plants that bring butterflies.



