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The Importance of Being a Lackadaisical Gardener
by Robert Zondag
Life is simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Of this I am reminded
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Autumn Rituals for the Gardener
by Robert Zondag
I hesitated to get rid of all my flowerpots however it was time. The last of the warm weekends. And the last of the summer beauties.
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Bloom Where You are Planted
by Robert ZondagThe fall garden never ceases to amaze me! Last year I had planted some 'tender bulbs' in large pots at the start of the season.
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Orchid Rescue! (Mini Phalaenopsis)
by Robert Zondag
I am starting the morning with some hot water in the kettle for my tea, a bit of breakfast and the enjoyment of a blooming mini Phalaenopsis orchid.
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Vintage-Style Greenhouses and Terra Cotta Pots
by Robert Zondag
As most know, when spring hits here in Wisconsin, my attention turns from the art studio to the garden.
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A New Life for a Discarded, Found Chair
by Robert Zondag
Appreciate and savor the work in progress you are. Sometimes we take leaps and bounds forward.
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Summer Mornings, Simple Pleasures
by Robert Zondag
Another simple summer pleasure is what I have termed “Basil Toast” or “Dill Toast.” Along with a cup of tea, it is a perfect way to start my day.
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Ode to the Tulip
by Robert Zondag
Nothing shouts spring like a beautiful tulip! So many colors, so many shapes and sizes. I have been painting a canvas inspired by the spring garden.
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Iris Borer
by Robert Zondag
If you’re like me and you don’t notice iris borer until mid-summer, you have more work on your hands. If you are seeing yellowed leaves and rot...