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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier June 19, 2021June 17, 2021

Well, summer is officially here (technically tomorrow). This week the temperatures are excessively hot. One day it was 59 degrees in the morning and the next it is 113. There isn’t much one can do but stay inside with the air conditioning. Now I think I am ready to get serious about summer. Thanks for…

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How to Build a Garden Obelisk
ByMary Crozier June 6, 2021June 10, 2021

Garden obelisks are tall structures with pyramid tops used as garden decor and plant supports. They can create a dynamic arrangement in a seating area or courtyard garden, and they are perfect if you want to define the entrance to your garden. Obelisks can be used as a frame for climbing plants such as old fashioned roses, clematis, jasmine or…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier June 5, 2021June 5, 2021

There is something very special about coming home. After another trip back east to manage my Aunt Gail’s affairs, coming home is well…so satisfying. My own bed, getting back into a routine and the dogs are always so happy to see me. And now I am at my desk writing my Saturday Meanderings so all…

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Protecting Plants from Heat
ByMary Crozier June 1, 2021May 31, 2021

June is one of the hottest months in Phoenix, Arizona….and it is very dry. Generally the only plants surviving now are the melons, cucumbers, pumpkins, winter squash and peppers. The tomatoes are still producing but need some help from the blistering sun. This year I am utilizing shade cloth to see if this will help…

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May Gardening
ByMary Crozier May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

I am so excited to join a small group of fellow gardeners for a monthly Garden hop. What makes this fun is that we all live in different planting zones. So when one of us is planting, another may be harvesting. So if you love gardening, or are a novice, you have come to the…

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