Author name: Barbie Burr

Back of Garage

I need a name here too. his is the new berry patch. I planted six thornless bushes that are meant to produce big fat berries. The location does not get much sun, but it is close to the back door, so we are trying it because it is close to […]

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Paths, Portals and Seating

A garden does well to seduce its mistress with well considered paths, doorways and sitting areas. My garden surprises me every time I walk its paths. It delights me and soothes me every time I take one of its pleasant seats. Here is the April 18 view from the blues

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Our Lady

I love my Sainted Lady. Primroses have joined the shell flowers. Daffodils are coming. Gardens need residents. She is my favorite tenant. Of all our cultural myths and legends, this is the most complicated, and the most embattled. I am a great believer in prayer, and in help. I believe

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The Barrel

I call this area the Blues Corner. When two blue adirondack chairs were set down in this corner of the yard, they seemed to call out, Turn your back to your troubles, and sink into the blues. At that moment, the Blues Corner was born. There is blue stand for

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Peak Season

April 10 is the date on this photo. To me, this is my garden at its best. My heart is singing to behold such beauty. Where, you ask?First of all, the Hellebore is blooming, still. Since March. How is it possible? For me, Hellebore is a brave promise that someday,

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