some beauty is fleeting
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Every spring, gardeners hold their collective breath as we wait for the first green shoots pushing through the warming soil. To be a perennial gardener in this climate requires great faith in your choices.
we’ve got high hopes
written by Lisa Briggs
The days with warmer temperatures these last few weeks have given hope that spring would be early this year. And then they take a nosedive. Clearly Old Man Winter is unwilling to let go!
a tale of rabbits in the garden
written by Lisa Briggs
They’re awfully cute, but despite those adorable faces, bunnies can do an awful lot of damage to your yard.
dream a little dream of spring
written by Lisa Briggs
There are great reasons to grow your vegetables from seed because you have so many more choices.
happy vernal equinox
written by Lisa Briggs
Happy Vernal Equinox! Given the recent weather, not exactly what I was hoping for the first day of spring.
dance of the butterflies
written by Lisa Briggs
Learn About Butterflies Day was last week and the day always reminds us that the battle between strength and fragility is not better illustrated more clearly than by a butterfly.
is it time to re-pot?
written by Lisa Briggs
Haven’t the mild temperatures and sun been marvelous? We hope that you had a chance to get outside and enjoy those beautiful days.
spring of deception
written by Lisa Briggs
As winter recedes, each sign of spring seems more symbolic than the last. And this year’s seesawing temperature swings have made all of us more than a little crazy.
be our palentine
written by Lisa Briggs
Valentine’s Day, as well as the more inclusive Pal- and Galentine’s days, are next week and everyone at the Bruce Company wishes you and all of those you love a great day!
your own jack in the beanstalk
written by Lisa Briggs
It is a bit early for most seeds, but if you’ve already started, those baby seedlings may be growing like Jack’s beanstalks.
