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For the Love of Hellebores

For the Love of Hellebores

It’s hard to believe that this time last week I was lamenting the bitterly cold temperatures and snow. And now

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The First Bloom

The First Bloom

After a week of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures in Kansas City, it was such a delight to come home

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To Brighten Your Day

To Brighten Your Day

Over the weekend I was walking around the front yard and I discovered that my hellebores were starting to bloom.

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Lovely and Shapely Rose Hips

Lovely and Shapely Rose Hips

The blooms on my Kimberlina rose bush are starting to fade, but taking their place are these awesome rose hips.

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September’s Second Wind

September’s Second Wind

It’s feeling like Autumn in my neck of the woods. After a rainy cool weekend my roses are experiencing a

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Weekend Visitors

Weekend Visitors

I had some very special weekend visitors. There was this lovely Gulf Fritillary butterfly. A beautiful monarch butterfly. And this

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