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Tomorrow we have the best chance for rain in a long time. I spent the day preparing for that possibility. I got up early and loaded the truck with mulch so that if we get rain I can keep the ground moist for as long as possible. I darn near killed myself
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Earth Day is this Friday, April 22nd and everyone seems to be offering something or ways to celebrate. I think it is a worthy cause to celebrate. While Earth Day isn't an official holiday, no day off work, there will be celebrations worldwide with
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Do you love the exotic blooms of bearded irises? I love their many varieties, colors and sizes. Some are bi-colored, some have veining and some have dots down the center of the petals. The iris takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring
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I am about ready to do a rain dance! We need rain so badly that if it ever comes I want to save some. I have wanted a rain barrel for a long time. I know it sounds strange, but I like the idea of harvesting rain water and saving it for use on my garden
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This Saturday is the annual Spring Plant Sale held by the Sun City Texas Horticulture Club. They will have all sorts of annuals, perennials, Texas natives, vegetables and herbs as well as compost, compost tea and mulch for sale. This is a great opportunity
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After a week of warm temperatures, I have noticed the unmistakable signs of spring. The sweet aroma of the wild plum tree blooming in the backyard is surrounded with buzzing bees and flitting butterflies. I even noticed on my short walk to the mailbox
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