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| From the Plains Apr 28, 2011 | |
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| Live? Apr 28, 2011 | |
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| New media added Apr 26, 2011 | |
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| Wondering Apr 26, 2011 | |
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Groundskeeper
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| Looked it up. It seems these are male flowers, no mention of female flowers. Still, is there a botanist in the house? |
| Refrigerated flowers Apr 25, 2011 | |
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| Newbies Apr 23, 2011 | |
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| Not so ephemeral again Apr 21, 2011 | |
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| Roaming Apr 20, 2011 | |
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| Curly Chives, full speed Apr 19, 2011 | |
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| Fading but not done Apr 19, 2011 | |
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| Spears of Spring Apr 14, 2011 | |
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jhammond
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about 2 years
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| That is a really great photo |
Groundskeeper
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about 2 years
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| Late in the day, the sunlight almost horizontal. |
| Small shows Apr 14, 2011 | |
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| Pure white bloodroot Apr 12, 2011 | |
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SylviaG
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about 2 years
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| They're beautiful. |
Groundskeeper
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about 2 years
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| That sums it up. Now I'm wondering what plant family bloodroot is in. All those stamens remind me of something. Ah-ha, the poppy family. Who knew? |
| Sedum waking Apr 12, 2011 | |
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SylviaG
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about 2 years
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I have clumps of Autumn Joy throughout my garden and agree - it's one of the best perennials ever. |
Groundskeeper
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about 2 years
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Used to be there was only 'Autumn Joy' with flowerheads that turn maroon and umber in Autumn but these days there are many new ones, some with variegated leaves, some with dark stems and leaves (like 'Matr... more ยป |
| Another look at "Pollination optional" (Pachysandra) Apr 12, 2011 | |
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Ornamental, beds and borders where evergreen conifers and deciduous shrubs mingle with perennials, bulbs, and a few favorite annuals. Some Iowa prairie plants such as side-oats grama grass. A still-water, self-maintaining pond. Big arbors, trellises and pylons for clematis and morning glory. Ground covers, shade plants for wet spots and dry spots. Some choice woody plants such as cutleaf smooth sumac, trained as a candelabra. Constantly evolving. A lot of fun, especially to share.

