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Rhododendron 'Klondyke' and Geranium maculatum May is already here and the garden suddenly explodes with growth. We spent the weekend watering (already?) because there hasn't been significant rainfall in a while. We don't have a sprinkler system so it is all manpower, dragging hoses and sprinklers. It takes two days - one for the back and one for the front - to water everything. It is possible to get it all in one day if we start really early. The rhododendrons are beginning now - 'Mandarin Lights' 'Jean Marie De Montague' 'Percy Wiseman' - beautiful but suffers from lacebug. I'm considering replacing it or maybe I will try and treat it. A favorite right now is the Chilean Potato Vine ( Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'). This plant is hardier than you might imagine. Some sources list it as a "9", others an "8".  It is going on its third year in our garden, having been moved once. It is sheltered somewhat by a fence but ...

Cullman County ammendment to develop protected wilderness - vote no!



Friend and fellow blogger Peggy Hill passed this along to me to share. Please take a look at her blog post "The Fate of This Land May Be in Your Hands".


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Sounds like a very worthy cause Philip. I think people forget the value of land left undeveloped for future generations. It looks beautiful.

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  2. I hope this stunning area remains protected. Why do some people only see natural areas in terms of how much money can be made from it? Wish I could vote on this but I live in NC.

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  3. Hidden language is so horrible and uninformed voters should stay home! I pray Cullman County makes the right decision and I'm glad there are folks like Peggy who are standing for keeping this land safe.

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  4. Thank you so much for posting about this important issue.

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