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Sunday, August 27. 2006

Hydrangeas, at the Farm (Yes, it's a home-made goat weathervane)

                                                            

These guys need serious pruning, this winter. About 15' tall, but these are old-fashioned, and they bloom like crazy, with no care whatsoever.

These are very happy with full sun, but they do not require it. Half is enough, for most varieties. But some seem to desire sun, despite the labels, and others wilt.

I see a huge weed, though. A baby tree, pushing up through the bush. Missed it, somehow, but the photo makes it clear.

Its fate is sealed, at a time of our chosing. Gardening is war against wild nature. Nothing "green" about it. Most of gardening is plant-murder (aka "weeding").

 

Posted by Bird Dog in Gardens, Plants, etc., Our Essays at 11:19 | Comment (1) | Trackbacks (0)

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Goat is cute. I sense a home business opportunity. But it wouldn't be fun if you got paid for it...

Hydrangeas cool. What does the particular bush you photographed look like in the winter, tho? I love hydrangeas in summer, but those sticks are depressing in the snow and mud seasons...Course, if it's a summer place, doesn't matter.
#1 retriever on 2006-08-28 18:21 (Reply)

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