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Tulips and Kaleidescopes
These bulbs were planted last Autumn. I love using native violets for ground cover. Do you know they are the host plant for fritillary butterflies? Tulips…
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Another Rainy Day
This time the camera was aimed at clumps of jonquils and daffodils. My maternal grandmother called them Easter Flowers. They seem to trumpet the arrival of…
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Redbud Branches in the Rain
April showers continue from March. Overcast days are perfect for capturing shots. ;-) -Marci
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Sort of Silent Sunday – Lenten Roses From my Garden
These lovelies are hellebores on a rainy day. Common names include Christmas Roses and Lenten Roses. I only have one large clump which is a combination of…
Books & Quotes
Book Review: Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life
The Plants and Places that Inspired the Classic Children's Tales by Marta McDowell Partial synopsis from Good Reads : There aren’t many books more beloved…
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Garden Guest: Baby Blue Jay
Garden Guest: Baby Blue Jay. Garden post from Stone Cottage Adventures, October 2019.
Crafts & DIY
Creating a Fairy Grotto – Dollar Store Craft Challenge
It’s time for our monthly blog hop challenge! Now, I am going to attempt to convince you that my creation is for the children. Yep!
Crafts & DIY
Making Use of Old Spray Paint – De Stash Challenge
Habitat Gardening is one of my passions... ...as is lowering my crazy stash of craft supplies! Join me and some of my blogging buddies as we challenge one…
Crafts & DIY
Three Little Pigs Thrift Store Upcycle Challenge and Blog Hop
This is Arkansas Razorback Country and we love calling our hogs! Meet this month's co-hosts! Across the Blvd | Purple Hues & Me Stone Cottage Adventures |…
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Growing Tomatoes from Seed to Table
Who loves tomatoes? This girl! I don't think anything says "Summer" quite like a basket filled with home grown tomatoes still warm from the sun! Our garden…
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Treetop Silhouette
Treetop Silhouette. Garden post from Stone Cottage Adventures, March 2019.
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Skippers at BGO
While visiting Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, we noticed these little butterflies all over the place. I should have taken more photos of them! ;-) -Marci