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delayed gratification

6/24/2018

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After a long winter, which continued through the month of April, gardening in Wisconsin proves to be an exercise in delayed gratification. And there's nothing whatsoever I can do -- Mother Nature has the reins. My job is to move the plants around, get rid of the weeds, add mulch, and wait. Looking around the garden, I see lots and lots of scapes, but hardly any flowers yet. Is it really the end of June? The *wait* part is getting harder and harder by the day. So it looks like delayed gratification isn't my only issue; add whining to the list!

Pictured is my old faithful 'Moonlit Masquerade,' one of only four daylilies blooming in my yard on June 24.
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nature's graffiti

6/17/2018

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Inspired by a recent visit to the local plant hut.
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club med for rabbits

6/10/2018

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I came to the conclusion that I run a round-the-clock resort and spa for rabbits. And it must be five-star, because my yard is infested -- moms, dads, babies, the entire extended family -- they are all here. Accommodations are luxurious: a thicket to hide in, expansive play areas with dirt to roll and dig in, warm rocks to lounge on, water to primp and wash, and a decadent buffet of fresh perennials and weeds that are always available. No room service needed here.

A monumental negative; my resort is not gated. I have seen foxes abduct guests on numerous occasions. Coyotes lurk as well, not to mention the hawks and eagles that soar overhead, looking for a quick meal. And then there's the road... 

Should I post a warning?
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stiletto

6/3/2018

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Check out this cute miniature hosta. 'Stiletto' can grow up to ten inches in height, although mine typically stays around eight inches tall.  It is perfect for the front of a shade border. Dainty purple striped flowers appear in summer, which I remove after the bloom. Stiletto can be used as a singular plant as seen in my garden photos, or it can also be allowed to spread and used as a showy ground cover. The narrow, ripply leaves with a small creamy-white margin are a nice contrast when used as a companion plant. My plant gets about three hours of early morning sun and it tolerates that amount with no problem.

I've had Stiletto for many years, but I periodically divide it to maintain the pictured size. I recently divided mine in half. Unlike most large established hostas, it divides quite easily, and without the use of a saw :)
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