THE SECRET GARDEN - BLOG

secretgarden2.jpgThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, was written in 1888 and is the inspiration for this column. Never read it? This famous children's book is inspiring to everyone! On these pages you will find useful information on gardening that will help you grow beautiful flowers in your own home. Also, check our LINKS page for links to helpful gardening sites.


Tomatoes - woe is me

tomatobag.jpg Why is it that I start heirloom tomatoes by seed, babysit them like children, use home made compost and tlc and the only plant that look decent is the hybrid one I bought from Lowes, growing in the tomato bag hanging on the front porch? What's wrong with this picture? Maybe I will finally leave the heirlooms up to the growers and put in more flowers!


SUMMER

Here's a view of the back garden bench, the arbor was recently outfitted with a vintage painting- what a great place to sit and relax!
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DOGS GARDENING BADLY

DogsGardening.jpgGracie seems to have the gardening instinct. She has singlehandedly chopped down the old branches of all the Fallopia japonica varigata all by herself... 


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