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Saturday Traffic
I went in to work this morning to meet some of our volunteer painters who graciously donated some of their weekend to help out. Above are Bev (left) and Tammy who did a great job not only repainting...
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A Touch Of Snow
We had a return to winter today with overcast skies and dropping temperatures that converted early drizzle to snow showers with big flakes. Nothing really "stuck" but further north in WI, there was...
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The Gazebo
We had some frost last night which tinged most of our early bulbs (crocus, daffodils, etc.) and other early bloomers like hellebore (Helleborus). Frost in mid April isn't unusual but a return to...
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Gradual Warming This Week
It was a sunny and windy day with a cool start. Well, it was actually cool all day but at least warmer than yesterday. The recent frost did some minor damage to early flowers and foliage but it...
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Spring Plant Sale and Tree Sale
It's hard to believe that our Spring Plant Sale and Spring Tree Sale are only three weeks away! The chilly weather today didn't feel very "spring-like" and I've heard rumors of more snow further...
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Another Frantic Friday
It wasn't hard to find more signs of Spring this morning with the two hellebore (Helleborus sp.) shots above! It was another sunny day and while it didn't get over 60 degrees F, it was pleasant...
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Full Speed Ahead
The threat of rain materialized right around the lunch hour although we had some great progress out in the gardens before the skies really darkened. The afternoon drizzle was welcome. The Easter...
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A Volunteer Infusion
Today had no shortage of color out in the gardens and it gets better daily. I was at ground level for the shot of this 'Mellow Yellow' hellebore above. Our hellebores in general are looking great and...
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Genesis of The English Cottage Garden
It was another busy day with plenty of volunteers helping out at the gardens. My "historical tribute" today is for our English cottage garden which was developed in 1990 as the upgrades for the Rath...
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A Cloudy Thursday
We thought today would be a "rain out" which would have been ok as a good old-fashioned soaking would be appreciated. We did have sporadic rain but were still able to get out in the gardens for most...
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Friday Pit Stops
I left RBG this mornin (technically off today) to travel "Up Nort' Der' to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where I'll be doing some presentations Saturday morning in Escanaba for the Delta County...
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April Showers..& Showers..& Showers
There is a chance of rain every day this week and today certainly had its share of precipitation ranging from a drizzle to a downpour. We did get some garden work accomplished during the "dry spells"...
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The North Point Garden
Today's blog features the weekly "historical installment" showing the construction of the North Point garden back in 2010 and 2011. This garden has fast become a favorite with lots of color and a...
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No Direct Sun Today
The day started with a drizzle but ended up being primarily overcast, allowing us to get out in the gardens for a good portion of the day. I was able to tour the gardens and while we've lost some...
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Lots of Juggling
There was a lot going on today out in the gardens and at the Horticulture Center. Of course we had another rainy day although it was light enough most of the day that we were able to get outside....
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More Clouds - Plenty of Progress
There was a threat of rain today but we only had the lightest of drizzle to complete a solid week of overcast skies! Next week looks better. Of course, the overcast day was perfect for photography...
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Delivery Day #1
Today was pretty intense with a wide range of activities occurring, particularly in the morning. Nice shot above of a pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) fully open this morning in the alpine garden....
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Plant Sale Focus
Today was a beautiful day and I think I received my first light sunburn of the season. The weather was perfect with sunshine all day long. We had some great progress out in the Spring Plant Sale...
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The Visitor's Center
Today was beautiful with sunshine and highs in the 70 degrees F in the afternoon. We had some clouds but no sign of rain. My "historical blog component" today will show the development of the...
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Ready To Rock & Roll
We're ready for the start of the Tree Sale tomorrow (9 am - 4 pm) and the RBG Members Only Spring Plant Sale (pre-sale), also from 9 am - 4 pm. Both sales continue Saturday and Sunday for the same...
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