everlastings

Grasping at Strawflowers

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Every year as spring approaches, one of my favorite seed companies sends me a free sample of a new variety, along with promotional literature.  Sometimes the seeds are for something that I am unlikely to grow—like the latest and best kohlrabi.  I happily donate seeds like that to a vegetable-growing friend.  This year the seeds … Read more

Garden Gifting

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This is the time of year when many of us who love leafy things start thinking about ordering holiday plants, flowers and greenery for our nears, dears, business contacts and clients.  The nurseries, catalogs and websites are full of ideas, but before you spend the money to give something green, it’s a good idea to … Read more