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Midsummer Madness

Posted on September 7, 2015 by aheronsgarden

The thing about spring is its order. There is a natural progression starting from bare twigs, bare earth to lovely bloom. There is space, precious precious space, for plants to expand and show off. Insects are usually a little behind … Continue reading →

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A Pollinator’s Heaven

Posted on September 7, 2014 by aheronsgarden

I wish we could say we were brilliant and actually planned this little bit of heaven. Like everything else in our garden, it simply evolved. It happened this way. Several trees, their structure internally damaged by Hurricane Isabel, had to … Continue reading →

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The Gentlest of Seasons

Posted on November 6, 2013 by aheronsgarden

Fall is settling in. I can feel it as I walk through the garden. The sun’s light is still sharp but it has lost its ferocious heat. On this bright day insects bob from daisy to daisy to find a … Continue reading →

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