Monthly Archives: March 2012

In Praise of Winter Stalwarts

Posted on March 30, 2012 by aheronsgarden

Old man sun crossed the equinox right on schedule early last week. The spring parade begins. Redbud, crabapple, serviceberry, lady banks rose, forsythia, spireas, flowering almond, liberated by light from winter’s deep sleep, are racing to be brightest and best. … Continue reading →

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The Weed that can Snare a Gardener

Posted on March 15, 2012 by aheronsgarden

Was I taken in by this one! A very good friend who shall remain nameless gave me this particular weed as a gift. She was as excited to give it as I was to receive it. Marsh marigold, I exclaimed. … Continue reading →

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