Great article! in A Drought-Tolerant Garden

By SongofJoy
February 10, 2012

The year 2011 was a violent weather year in the US, with at least 12 weather-related disasters exceeding a billion dollars in damage. Some say it was Earth's most extreme weather year since 1816. Much of the country suffered from record heat and drought . . . and so did the yards and gardens.

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plantladylin

Feb 9, 2012 7:46 PM CST

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Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Tee: I love perennials and truly enjoyed this article as well as the photo's of your beautiful gardens!

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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SongofJoy

Feb 10, 2012 4:47 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

Thank you very much, Lin. I appreciate your comment.

I garden for the pollinators.

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kqcrna

Feb 10, 2012 6:31 AM CST

Name: Karen
Valencia, Pa (Zone 6a)

Very good article, Tee.

Karen

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SongofJoy

Feb 10, 2012 7:19 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

Thanks, Karen, for taking the time to comment.

I garden for the pollinators.

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valleylynn

Feb 10, 2012 7:46 AM CST

Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)

Loved the article Tee. It was full of useful information.
I did not know that roses would fit into this topic. What a nice surprise. :

Sempervivum for Sale
Sempervivum ~ Sedum ~ Containers

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SongofJoy

Feb 10, 2012 8:17 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

Thanks, Lynn. I was so tickled when my local gardening buddy and I went rose rustling one day and came upon the Alba Semi-plena. One of my cuttings rooted really well and has been planted in my yard now.