small shrubs

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

California Lilac

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I read a lot.  It is a nasty habit and it gets me into trouble all the time.  For instance, yesterday, I was reading a press release from Spring Meadows Nursery of Grand Haven, Michigan.  Some gardeners may know of Spring Meadows.  Even more are familiar with their trademarked line of flowering shrubs, Proven Winners™, … Read more