It’s a mystery…

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As I’ve mentioned before, we have many a plant in our yard that have been given to us. Free I tell ya! They’ve either needed dividing or outgrew the space. Regardless of the reason, we’re happy to give them a new home, but that leaves us with a myriad of plants and varieties. I’m not complaining, oh no, by no means. It’s just that sometimes continue reading …

Do you know of Harry Lauder and his walking stick?

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Many folks are related to presidents in some way or another. Some may have famous atheletes or artists in their family. We have this guy, albeit distantly, named Sir Harry Lauder. He was my husband’s great great grandfather’s cousin – whatever that makes him. Harry Lauder was a popular Scottish singer, comedian, and movie star. (No doubt where my husband gets his talent – the continue reading …

All I want for Christmas is a Ginkgo.

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I’m married to a man that likes to plant things. He’s a farmer’s son. Go figure. Instead of a new tool or “man toy” he wants to buy a tree or a new plant he’s just learned about. He’s also conservative with the money, so with very little monetary investment he’s managed to comprise a wide assortment of plantings on our property. When we moved continue reading …