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Karel Capek & "The Gardener's Year"

I mentioned in my last post that I came across several books that I had not read before while I was reorganizing my library.  One of them was a tiny volume titled "The Gardener's Year" by Czechoslovakian writer Karel Capek. I cannot remember where I found the book but I was vaguely familiar with it. It is considered a classic in horticulture literature.  Before I get to the book, I wanted to share some information about the author. Karel Capek (1890-1938) was a writer, playwright, critic and journalist. His works cover a wide variety of genres, but he was best known for his political journalism and his sci-fic/utopian works, particularly the play  "R.U.R." (1921) and the novel "War With The Newts" (1936).  He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature seven times but never received one. Capek received a Doctorate of Philosophy in 1915 from Charles University in Prague. He then began his writing career as a journalist along with his brother Josef...

Frosty Morn


Woke up to 27 degrees and a heavy frost. It has turned out to be a pretty sunny day with a high of 45. Except for stepping out briefly to get some photos, I've not been motivated to go out.















Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. These are beautiful frosty photos.

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  2. Nice photos, Phillip. It was about 10 degrees warmer at mid-day here but cold by our standards so I also spent most of the day indoors too.

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  3. #13 is my favorite.
    lol at first I thought you left the house to get multiple injections (shots). I was worried for you. Hope you’re well 😊

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  4. Yes, 17 this morning and not expected to get above freezing today. This winter has been full of nights below freezing but this is the worst so far.

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  5. Beautiful frosty photos. I completely agree, that's too cold to want to be outside for very long.

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  6. That first photo is gorgeous. The pot is an extention of the plant.

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  7. Seeing hoarfrost in the garden is a favorite winter view for me. No luck yet this winter, but I’m grateful that we’ve had snow.

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