Monthly Archives: May 2011

On Hiatus

Posted on May 31, 2011 by nadinefeldman

Art of the Garden is on hiatus for two weeks while I prepare my novel for an upcoming agent/editor conference. I’ll be back soon with more tales of wonder from the backyard!

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Hot on the Trail: a Mystery Plant

Posted on May 23, 2011 by nadinefeldman

The date: Friday, May 20, 2011. The place: my front yard. The problem: an unidentified plant in the flower bed. “What is that?” asked a friend of mine, pointing at a green plant about two feet tall. “Darned if I … Continue reading →

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Taking In The Beauty

Posted on May 20, 2011 by nadinefeldman

The salvia is in full bloom with dramatic, deep purple blooms. These are offset by the coneflower blossoms, a vivid pink, and the orange-yellow milkweed that is now producing seed. I don’t recall last year’s milkweed doing that, but perhaps … Continue reading →

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Drought and Flood

Posted on May 10, 2011 by nadinefeldman

As I write this, the Mississippi River rages, swollen from heavy rains, its deluge headed south to New Orleans after cresting in Memphis. Tough decisions have been made along the way, as levees near Cairo, Illinois, were blown to protect … Continue reading →

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Gardens Italian Style

Posted on May 5, 2011 by nadinefeldman

The more I garden, the more I love to visit other gardens when I’m out of town. We spent the past several days in Italy, basing in Sorrento for most of the trip. From there we explored the Isle of … Continue reading →

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