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Apr 8, 2012 9:49 PM CST
Surprisingly GREEN Pittsburgh (Zone 6a)
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I was a pretty new gardener then.
Would have ditched the dandy sooner if I'd realized they were aphids.
SHOW ME YOUR CRITTERS! I have a critter page over at Cubits. http://cubits.org/crittergarde...
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Apr 8, 2012 10:13 PM CST
Name: tarev
San Joaquin County, CA (Zone 9b)
Give PEACE a chance!
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And that is why I like reading these threads...learning from another gardener's first hand experience! Smiling however awful it was.. Rolling my eyes.
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Apr 9, 2012 4:57 AM CST
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Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
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I agree. Nothing like first-hand knowledge and experience ... the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thumbs up
I garden for the pollinators.
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Apr 9, 2012 6:11 AM CST
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
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Yup, its all here! Thumbs up
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 9, 2012 7:02 AM CST
Name: Huggergirl AKA Tamar
N.E Indiana (Zone 5a)
I Love Flowers
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SongofJoy said:I agree. Nothing like first-hand knowledge and experience ... the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thumbs up



soo True ...Live and Learn....and Laugh about it... Lovey dubby

song,we didnt decide...LOL
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Apr 15, 2012 6:27 PM CST
Name: jennifer
central nj (Zone 6b)
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Shade garden under cherry tree canopy( I only have 2 shady areas in my yard)
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Apr 15, 2012 6:35 PM CST
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
Bee Lover Dahlias Butterflies Hostas Birds Lilies
Thumbs up Very beautiful Jennifer! The flowers are so pink. Lovey dubby I see you also have some hosta's, sweet. Lovey dubby
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 15, 2012 7:10 PM CST
Name: Polly Kinsman
Hannibal, NY (Zone 6a)

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Beautiful area, Jen!
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Apr 15, 2012 7:20 PM CST
Name: jennifer
central nj (Zone 6b)
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Thanks! I have a bench under that cherry tree...my favorite spot to relax
I need to fill in that back spot/center, I had a clethra there but it didn't make it Thumbs down
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Apr 16, 2012 7:33 PM CST
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Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)
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Very nice looks like a real nice place to relax.
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Apr 16, 2012 8:58 PM CST
Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)
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So pretty! Love Spring!
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Apr 16, 2012 9:24 PM CST
Name: jennifer
central nj (Zone 6b)
Charter ATP Member Butterflies Roses Region: New Jersey Lilies Hostas
Dog Lover Daylilies Bulbs Enjoys or suffers cold winters
I love spring too but felt like summer here today it hit 91°!!!!!
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Apr 16, 2012 10:54 PM CST
Name: Dianne
Sacramento, CA, zone 9b
Bulbs Region: California Cut Flowers Peonies Plant and/or Seed Trader Vegetable Grower
Wow - I did not think it got that warm anywhere so soon in the continental United States. It was a beautiful 70 degrees here today.
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Apr 17, 2012 4:08 AM CST
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
Bee Lover Dahlias Butterflies Hostas Birds Lilies
Yesterday we hit 90° Green Grin!
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 17, 2012 5:14 PM CST
Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)
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Plant Database Moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Sempervivums Container Gardener Foliage Fan
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A few tulips starting to bloom. This is the 2nd year, not as good as last year.
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Brunnera 'Looking Glass' showing.

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Heucherella 'Gunsmoke' showing some growth.
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Apr 17, 2012 6:34 PM CST
Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)
Hydrangeas Photo Contest Winner 2018 Garden Photography Region: Pacific Northwest Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Forum moderator
Plant Database Moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Sempervivums Container Gardener Foliage Fan
A few more
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Sevice berries The birds love the fruit in late summer

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Rodies and Henry's walking stick

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The sedum patch
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The new candytuft 'Masterpiece

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The old one. I was going to change this out for masterpiece.
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Apr 17, 2012 6:44 PM CST
Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Level 1 Avid Green Pages Reviewer Hibiscus Dragonflies Daylilies
Bee Lover Dahlias Butterflies Hostas Birds Lilies
Very pretty spring! What kind of Service Berry Trees are they? Green Grin!
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29
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Apr 17, 2012 7:10 PM CST
Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)
Hydrangeas Photo Contest Winner 2018 Garden Photography Region: Pacific Northwest Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Forum moderator
Plant Database Moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Sempervivums Container Gardener Foliage Fan
Note a clue! My Dad planted them 20 years ago. They are native to Montana. I bought their home when they retired in 86. Can't ask either Angel My Dad was a landscaper, loved rodies
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Apr 17, 2012 8:16 PM CST
Name: Dianne
Sacramento, CA, zone 9b
Bulbs Region: California Cut Flowers Peonies Plant and/or Seed Trader Vegetable Grower
I agree very pretty, Spring.

I don't recognize the plants with the pink flowers in the second to the last photo. What are they?
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Apr 17, 2012 8:31 PM CST
Name: Julia
Washington State (Zone 7a)
Hydrangeas Photo Contest Winner 2018 Garden Photography Region: Pacific Northwest Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Forum moderator
Plant Database Moderator I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Sempervivums Container Gardener Foliage Fan
They are a primrose. Sorry no name for those. They are different as they have thick fleshy leaves.
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