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The Madman Loves His Blueberries
Facebook The madman absolutely loves his blueberries. They are by far his favorite fruit. Good thing he lives in Connecticut. With its acidic soil and temperate climate, it’s a great place to grow blueberries. As a kid, the madman remembers going to Platt Hill State Park in Winsted to pick wild blueberries. They were small…
The Madman Loves His Cannas
Facebook37 Believe it or not, the madman loves a plant that is not poisonous. The Canna Lily. We used to just grow it at the far end of the Row of Death. But then it multiplied. You know how the madman hates to throw plants in the compost. So now, we have quite a few…
#26 Ornaments in the Garden
Facebook35 “Ornaments are the backbone of the garden,” says the madman. I’m not sure if that’s original, but I know he didn’t always feel that way. In fact, at one time, he agreed with my grandfather who said, “If you can’t eat it, don’t plant it.” Over the years, the madman has mellowed….
Native Plants Take Care Of The Earth
Facebook15 Earth Day was last week. If you didn’t celebrate it, shame on you! This celebration, started in 1970, is all about the need to preserve our earth for future generations. A good way to preserve our earth is to plant a native tree. And, the holiday for that – Arbor Day – was last…
Vegetables Belong To The Madman
Facebook9 Summer’s here – the vegetables are ripening, the flowers are blooming. And, they ALL belong to the madman, not the woodchuck. He got ½ the peas, but he is now officially gone. And, we think the Bobcat is back because the Rabbits are slowly disappearing. Water Worries What a relief it was to see…
