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Category Archives: gardens
Dutchman’s Pipe Vine
I want to thank everyone for not mentioning the Dutchman’s Pipe Vines that I planted last month. There are four plants out there by the fence—sort of. Well, the fence is there, but the plants are the “sort of” part.
Paxson Hill Farm Part 2
When we left off last time, we were just rounding the curve of the pathway, and—what IS that ahead? (click photo to enlarge) Well, it’s this! There’s sort of a hut, and a large, large … Continue reading
Paxson Hill Farm Part 1
Attention, gardeners! If you haven’t visited Paxson Hill Farm in Bucks County Pennsylvania, you have a wonderful treat in store. It is a destination for garden club tours and local gardeners—both for an adventure into natural garden sites and for … Continue reading
Dutchman’s Pipe Vine
When I was growing up, my friend’s house had a long fence between the house and the street. The fence bordered the street, then the yard, then the house. Got it? This was in upstate New York.
Selling Seeds in 1953—ALL the prizes!
I’m back! Back again with the American Seed catalog. O’Half thinks I should list ALL the prizes available—that you need more choices.
Selling Seeds in 1953
I found this old seed packet advertising recently–from 1953, and had fun looking through it. You would sell packets of seeds for 10 cents a packet and then earn PRIZES for your sales! How easy was that? It says right … Continue reading
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London Calling
Here I am in London—sunny London! Weather is bright and beautiful. Our daughter met me at Heathrow and we zoomed by train to Paddington Station. Then I bought a weekly pass for the tube and we traveled from Paddington to … Continue reading
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Peddler’s Village in Lahaska PA photo journey
I’m lucky because I have a beautiful shopping village nearby. Even if I don’t buy a thing, I can have a getaway experience by walking along the red brick walkways and looking at wonderful landscaped flower gardens. Every turn of … Continue reading