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About forstegrupp

Currently I am an English teacher at an independent school outside of Philadelphia. To arrive at this way point, I spent many years in graduate school researching, reading, learning, and studying and finally earned a doctorate in comparative literature from Harvard University. I specialized in medieval orality and literacy. My private interests include baking, knitting, spinning, and gardening.

What is blooming today

Posted on June 15, 2024 by forstegrupp
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Peony are my favorite flower

Posted on May 22, 2024 by forstegrupp
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Blooming today in a grey Sunday

Posted on March 30, 2024 by forstegrupp
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Hellebores blooming in the chilly air

Posted on March 22, 2024 by forstegrupp
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New hellebores 2024

Posted on March 22, 2024 by forstegrupp

Planted these today after purchasing from Carolyn’s Shade Gardens.

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Planting Hellebore seeds

Posted on January 28, 2024 by forstegrupp

These seeds were planted at the end of January at the following locations * under the beech * under the maple by the driveway * at each corner of the front walk where it meets the sidewalk and is bare … Continue reading →

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Planting in hopes of the spring

Posted on January 2, 2023 by forstegrupp

Planting any seeds is the act of hoping for growth and flowers months in the future. Today I planted seeds from my mother’s garden: Angelica gigas (Korean Angelica) via the Longfellow Garden in Minneapolis; and, Astrantia hybrida (masterwort). I also … Continue reading →

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In the garden now July 2022

Posted on July 25, 2022 by forstegrupp
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Fading plants

Posted on May 21, 2022 by forstegrupp

Once spring is over some of the plants go dormant. Please include for me Virginia bluebells and wolfs bane which has these bright yellow flowers in the spring.

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It has been forever

Posted on May 19, 2022 by forstegrupp

I have been gone so long from this blog. It has continued to exist but other things were more important such as being with family, running for a public office, and working to save democracy from others who would take … Continue reading →

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