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In the Garden

Muguet means May Day

May Day, otherwise known as La Fête du Muguet, is much celebrated in France where the gloire of socialism is conveyed by gifts of lily-of-the-valley to all your comrades. Very apropos when you consider that a new, left-leaning French president...
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In the Garden

Mild winter means lots of butterflies

If you're going to have a garden infestation this year, at least let it be a butterfly one. Red Admirals have been spotted everywhere this month, probably evidence of our warm winter say the experts. The Red Admiral is often confused with...
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In the Garden

Steel magnolias

It's Holy Magnolia Week – the week when the delicate magnolia toys with the patience of gardeners everywhere. Will they bloom this year or not? Given the North Pole conditions of Monday, who knows what will happen this...
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In the Garden

The great outdoors

The biggest trend for the garden this year is the idea that it is simply an extension of your house. People are bringing art, furniture, even a drapery or two, outside in pursuit of indoor/outdoor living. Now, I don’t think the trendy...
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I Love My Pet

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