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katesmudges

Regina, SK, CA
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Formerly a lawyer, now medically retired. A gardener, knitter, painter/stenciler, violinist, avid reader.

Gender: Female


Recent comments


Re: READER PHOTO: Poor, tortured trees...

This photo is my "morning jolt of green"? Must be the week for reading about the dark side of things.

posted: 2:18 pm on March 24th  

Re: Should it be called mountain rue?

This is such an amazing plant. Even though it grows tall, it doesn't appear that way since the flowers are light and airy and the foliage is fern-like. The strange thing is that I have this growing in my zone 2/3 garden and it reseeds every year. I question the zone 5 it is given.

posted: 8:55 am on March 9th  

Re: When the Fig Leaf Falls, Sensuous Forms Appears

Oh gosh, where to begin? The first thing that comes to mind are flying pigs of the sleek white variety. Will need to look closer here ~ under all the snow, I'm sure there are many clandestine trysts forming. Wonderful post, BG!

posted: 8:50 am on January 6th  

Re: Welcome to Cool Green Gardens - A view from the Left Coast

This will be fun ~ another place to read the words of the esteemed Gardenwiseguy. Great photos too. Congratulations, Billy!!

posted: 3:08 pm on April 29th