deciduous shrubs

Spring Witches

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As winter days tick down and spring looms ahead, it takes very little to get gardeners excited.  A brief snowdrop sighting, a few brave early crocuses, or even a stalk of rhubarb in the market make hearts beat faster.  So does witch hazel. Up until a couple of generations ago, witch hazel was a widely … Read more

Bluebeard

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An old French fairy tale recounts the heinous exploits of Blue Beard, a nobleman with an imposing castle and a penchant for murdering his wives.  Outwitted by his final wife and dispatched by members of her family, Blue Beard lived and died by the sword.  Clearly, they don’t make fairy tales like they used to. … Read more