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Sunnylands Gardens: say what?

Sunnylands Gardens: say what?

In my continuing saga, Stranger in a Strange land (kudos to Denise Maher for the pithy observation,) I'm trying to sort out how to think about Sunnylands--apparently a place of world-wide fame. I'm sure I missed the royal treatment generally reserved for visiting...

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The Plants of Union Way

The Plants of Union Way

Have you noticed a trend of stylish shops with stylish plants on display? I'm seeing a lot of good plants in new places, and I like it. My stepfather was stationed in Germany when he was in the military, and always remembers coming across a sign which read "Grün ist...

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ticking off the task list

ticking off the task list

Uh oh. It's getting to that time of year when good intentions are headed toward next-year's to do list. How did it go so fast? I mean, it always does, but still. And to clarify, by ticking-off, I mean making the task list mad! Does it happen this way for everyone? I...

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What is it about hummingbirds?

What is it about hummingbirds?

Toward the end of a four-hour stroll through the Huntington Botanical Garden I stopped to photograph the aptly named Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer' (my visit was on December 22)… That’s when I came under attack by a rather territorial hummingbird. Once he realized I...

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