Thursday, September 22, 2011

Squirrels, Tulips And Green Oranges

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It's time to start thinking about planting bulbs to flower in the spring, but if like most of us you have squirrels in the area, you need to plan how you can protect the bulbs. I found this article by Cis

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Monday, September 5, 2011

Helenium With Persistant Red Admiral

Last year I planted a helenium in one of my herbaceous beds and this is the second year that it has bloomed profusely. The other day I noticed a Red Admiral butterfly on the plant. I was able to go back into the house to collect my camera and then return to find the butterfly still there so I could

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