Category Archives: Roses

Synopsis of My Book

Posted on 11. July 2014 by admin

In Search of the Next POTUS: One Woman’s Quest to Fix Washington By Judy Frankel In this raw memoir, Judy Frankel walks away from her 15-year marriage without a career to fall back on. Worried that she will literally “lose … Continue reading →

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It’s stinky, but oh so good!

Posted on 12. November 2009 by admin

I sprayed a mixture of fish emulsion and kelp this morning on the entire garden. It smells pretty foul, but it has everything the plants need. The nutrients get taken up by the leaves and the roots, and it’s got … Continue reading →

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First peaches of the season!

Posted on 5. June 2009 by admin

Eva’s Pride, a freestone yellow peach dropped off the tree today. I felt another one, and it was ready, so I picked it along with three others. I submit the following photo: Oh my God! I tasted the one that … Continue reading →

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Falling in Love

Posted on 30. May 2009 by admin

I had a new rosebush called “Falling in Love” and it died. I ripped it out and ordered another one. It’s a new variety from Weeks, the rose company. It will be a lovely light pink with a strong scent, … Continue reading →

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Roses from Michael’s Garden

Posted on 11. May 2009 by admin

I visited Michael, our resident Rosarian Extraordinaire at the South Bay Rose Society. I snapped a few pictures, which I include here. “September Mourning”

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Drug Pusher

Posted on 25. March 2009 by admin

This morning, at the gym I saw a headline that ran “Killings up among Drug Dealers” or something of that sort. I tried to imagine why the killings have gone UP. As opposed to staying level, I guess. Which got … Continue reading →

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Gardeners live longer!

Posted on 23. February 2009 by admin

Why don’t gardeners die, they just spade away? Because we have to see our plants grow to their full potential! We have to see the fruits and flowers of our labor, and that takes time and we’re very patient people. … Continue reading →

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