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Roses in the garden

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Jenny Burris Leave a comment Back Plant List, Back Yard, Container, Early Summer blooming, Wishful thinking

On Order for 2021 The roses I’ve chosen are from David Austin Roses.  The company founded in the UK, also grows in the US for sale here.  While many Colorado nurseries may carry the roses, I’ve decided to try a bare-root mail order. Claire Austin: This rose will climb the back fence or just might […]

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A tour of London Gardens

April 9, 2018April 22, 2018 Jenny Burris Leave a comment Public Gardens, Wishful thinking

caI think one of the funnest things to do is visit other Gardens. For a friend’s yard, to a palace’s partier, each one offers inspiration. My friend and I are thinking of places to go. This will be a list of the potentials if we were to go to England. The planning is as much […]

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Guerrila gardening in Denver?

December 8, 2013January 2, 2017 Jenny Burris Leave a comment Inspiration, Musing, Plants, Wishful thinking

Our light rail line from the southern burbs to Downtown is a dreary scene for most of its expanse.  Built along an existing rail line through an industrial corridor long long in the tooth, the only greenery found is the errant tumble weed or small oasis of rail station trees. I long for the calming […]

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Take the pressure off bees, ban Neonicotinoids.

June 28, 2013August 3, 2013 Jenny Burris Leave a comment Attracts Bees, Attracts Wildlife, Wishful thinking

It was only a year ago that spring brought the wonderful lazy sound of bees browsing the morning’s display of catmint and dandelions.   This year, with a wet cold spring, only a few made it to the blooming of the catmint, and fewer yet remain.   We had at least one late freeze and a wet […]

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A mum to remember

August 18, 2012 Jenny Burris Leave a comment Musing, Wishful thinking

    Do you ever wonder where florists get the flowers they use?     Ever since my husband bought me this bouquet, I’ve wanted to find a green mum. One place to find green is Kings Mums Although none have the mint / lime green this one has, I do like the variety Killeen.   […]

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Open Days Denver 2012

June 10, 2012January 2, 2017 Jenny Burris Leave a comment Events, Special Features, Wishful thinking

This year my friend Brenda and I visited three of the five private Denver area gardens that were open to the public for the day.  Each visit was $5 per  person collected to support  Garden Conservancy projects that have helped preserve over 90 American gardens. Each garden was a site to behold, the work and […]

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Plant Wishlist

March 4, 2011June 3, 2012 Jenny Burris Leave a comment Wishful thinking

Plants to think about: Spring blooming Iris danfordiae dwarf iris Early Summer blooming Veronica Spicata ‘Sunny Border Blue’ Roses Franchesca English Miss Cherry Parfait Deep Secret FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI MORNING HAS BROKEN MAGNIFICENT PERFUME rosa ‘bonica’ rosa ‘the fairy’ Mr. Lincoln Long tall Sally Blue Girl Rose   Tips on Roses Plant root stock 1″ […]

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For when I stop killing hostas

February 12, 2009 Jenny Burris Leave a comment Wishful thinking

Hostas are supposed to be some of the easiest grown shade plants. HA – it has not seen the likes of this struggling gardener. Last year I lost two hosts that had been growing in a full shade area under a catalpa. Alas as I have no sprinkler / automatic drip system, I most likely […]

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