Carla A

Chores! As much as I hate to admit it, autumn is here and it’s time to clean up our gardens for the winter.

My latest Substack post is up for October 15th. Here is the link:

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My latest blog post is up on Substack. Here is the link: carlasgarden.substack.com/p/to-rake

Falling for Pansies How I learned to appreciate these little workhorses

My Wednesday post is up on Substack. Find it at carlasgarden.substack.com/p/falling-fo...

Aunt Marguerite's Garden I was slowly waking up quite a few years ago, listening to the news on NPR from Oregon Public Broadcasting.

New post up today... more about delphiniums!
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A Tasty Treat? Being Careful of Pets with Plants

My latest blog post is up on Substack. Here is the link:

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Snakes in the Garden “Snakes!

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Clouds and Linings My mother was very fond of old adages and rare was a conversation with her that she didn’t include one no matter what the topic might be.

My latest post is up at carlasgarden.substack.com/p/clouds-and...

An Open Letter to Gertrude Jekyll Dear Miss Jekyll,

My latest post is up...and I admit to it being one of my personal favorites. IF I am allowed to have a favorite of my own work! 😉

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Plants I Can't Grow ... About this time in the summer of every year I find myself reflecting on the plants that have done well in the garden.

My new post is up today on Substack. Check it out here: carlasgarden.substack.com/p/plants-i-c...

Seeing Ghosts July in the garden is more one of maintenance and not planting.

My latest post is up at carlasgarden.substack.com/p/seeing-gho...

I do so love to see all the bees enjoying our flowers!

In tune with the Ancients Quite a few years ago I was helping in a friend’s garden as we weeded and cut back all sorts of plants that had started to creep into her flower beds.

My latest post is up at carlasgarden.substack.com/p/in-tune-wi...

Water, water... Where? A regular topic in the local Master Gardener Plant Clinics seems to be, “The weather is beautiful but everything is so dry!” “When do I water?” “Should I water?” “How much should I water?”

My new post is up! carlasgarden.substack.com/p/water-wate...

On Getting Slugged I don’t know about your garden, but mine has been invaded by an army of slugs and snails this summer and I am about at my wits end getting rid of them.

Here is the link to my post today....
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Thank you, Representative Bonamici, for fighting so hard for our healthcare. Your work has not gone unappreciated.

On Finding Fairies in the Garden It never ceases to amaze me what grandmothers will do to get a smile out of our grandchildren.

If you haven't already read it, I have a new post up:

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Trees in Pots A neighbor called the other day and asked if I could help him with a project.

I have a new post up about trees in pots. Check it out at
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Favored plants The weather this spring has been – in a word – Changeable.

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Wonderful World of Worms How I added another tool in my composting toolbox

Here is my latest blog post on Substack.

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Garden Changes Here we are in late May already with Memorial Day weekend behind us.

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"Tra La, its May! … that lovely month of May,” to quote Lerner and Loewe, in a line from “Camelot.”

I have a new post up on Substack. Here is the link:

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Emerald Ash Borer Oregon State University Extension likes to inform gardeners when a new or invasive species is found because gardeners are in tune with their environment and often notice these things sooner than a non...

New post today on Substack on the Emerald Ash Borer!

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Native Pacific Dogwood May is the time we see the lovely blooms of the Pacific Dogwood tree in the forests, if we are lucky.

I have a new post up on Substack today. Check it out at
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As the grandmother of a special needs child, I am horrified that this administration is targeting the most vulnerable populations in our county. Please, Suzanne, do what you can to stop the madness!

Crawling Along Adding Worms to your Garden

My next post is up on Substack:
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Bee-ing Friendly BEE-ING FRIENDLY

My new Blog post is up!
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Wild About Succulents I have had an ongoing love of succulents that has lasted about 8 years now.

I have a new post up!
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The Bunny Trail A Tribute to Beatrix Potter

My new post is up on Substack. Since we are close to Easter, it's about Peter Rabbit's author Beatrix Potter.

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Veggies in the Cold The wet, cold March weather has certainly made gardening challenging this year.

My new Substack post is available at:
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At last some good news! Congratulations to Hrithik.