Category Archives: garden

Spicy Hot Daylilies

Posted on June 25, 2018 by forstegrupp

When I was growing up, I only knew the common road-side orange daylilies. Now they come in all colors and shapes: lemon yellow, shadowy purple, rich burgundy, lime green, ruffled pink. The lilies bloom from serial buds on a single … Continue reading →

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7 Red Raspberries

Posted on June 12, 2018 by forstegrupp

A couple years ago I planted red raspberries in our garden (wilderness actually) inspired by the neighbor of my sister who lives in Wisconsin. I was visiting my sister and this neighbor (also with Cincinnati connections) invited us over to … Continue reading →

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Garden in April

Posted on April 22, 2018 by forstegrupp
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Garden in late July

Posted on July 28, 2016 by forstegrupp

Only a few things are blooming. No day lilies. They have faded  in the unrelenting heat. But purple monarda and daisies are open and attracting bees.

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Master Gardener in Cincinnati (for Richard & Judy)

Posted on July 2, 2016 by forstegrupp

This garden is the result of 30 years of loving care and time. Amongst all the plants are many sculptures and wind spinners. The plants are juxtaposed to create contrasts of color, texture, form, and height. The Gardner planted planted at … Continue reading →

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The Garden in June

Posted on June 17, 2016 by forstegrupp

The pictures say it all.

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Reporting on the Summer Garden

Posted on July 2, 2015 by forstegrupp

The garden flowers beautifully but the weeds rampage luxuriantly. Continue reading →

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Blossoms and Radical Pruning in the Garden

Posted on June 11, 2015 by forstegrupp

Gardens are constantly evolving but sometimes one has to take a radical approach — chopping amidst the flowers. Continue reading →

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The Garden Moves (metaphorically)

Posted on May 27, 2015 by forstegrupp

I have made an executive decision to include my garden as part of the posting on this main page.  This means that I copied everything on the Garden Page and pasted into this post. My decision did not come except after … Continue reading →

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