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An Ode to the Meadow

by becke_davis 10:01 AM
Categories: meadows, urban, wildflowers

 

 

There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream,

The earth, and every common sight,

To me did seem

Apparell’d in celestial light,

The glory and the freshness of a dream.

It is not now as it hath been of yore;—

Turn wheresoe'er I may,

By night or day,

The things which I have seen I now can see no more.

 

- William Wordsworth

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Woodland Wildflowers: The Ephemeral Nature of Spring

by -Michaela- 10:39 AM
Categories: native plants, Shade Gardening, wildflowers, Woodland Gardening
We wait for it with bated breath, counting the days 'til the vernal equinox. Then, slowly, the light begins to change. temperatures rise, and the snow recedes, revealing tiny tips of green emerging from the soil. I look closely at the world around me on my morning walks, eagerly anticipating swollen buds and fleeting woodland wildflowers... Read more...
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Welcome to Garden Variety, a common ground for gardening enthusiasts in the B&N community. Each day, our resident experts, guest bloggers, and B&N staff produce articles on evergreen topics and growing trends in the realm of landscaping. From seasonal plants and edible gardens to book suggestions and landscape innovations, this is the place where ideas flourish.

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