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Most Beloved’s Wish List for Spring: “David Austin Roses-A Photo Gallery of English Roses”
Read moreSpring Planning (and Wishing and Wanting More Roses) It’s that time of year all over again where I’m curled up fireside, nestled on the pillow in the basket near the hearth. Snow, ice, and now gusty winds are not my cup of tea, so I’m here ruminating about what roses we need in the Gardens […]
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From the Journals of Most Beloved-Dreaming of Roses
Read moreSomewhere between here and there– Autumn in the Midwest November now-Late fall, crunchy leaves, shades of muted yellows and browns, trees standing stark against this November gray. In the midst of a dreary rain on a late fall afternoon, one must dream forward to an invincible spring, one where everywhere the gardens awaken. Only a […]
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Cat Naps and Winter Dreams: Is it Spring Yet?
Read moreWinter Daydreams Eagerly await mail for seed and flower garden catalogs to arrive Bring in mail and start an ongoing (and ever-towering) stack of winter dreams Pile up all garden books, magazines, journals, and catalogs Gather a soft, snuggly blanket (preferably one that looks good against all my white fur) Get excited and open several […]
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Tucked in ’til Spring: Must Be Winter Gardens at Effingham
Read moreNaps
Gardens at Effingham 