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In spite of the torrential rains of the past few days, there are a few blooms in the garden. With less than a week to go until the official start of spring, progress is visible and not just another mark... Layanee DeMerchant

I know that I have been neglecting gardening and that is about to change as plants are starting to pop up around here but today is a very special day. It is hard to believe that it has been one... Layanee DeMerchant

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(Picture credit: Randy Blough) It has been over two months since my return from the Nepal adventure. The fourth phase of our trip involved river rafting on the Seti River for a half day, camping over two nights with treks... Layanee DeMerchant

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There was the definite feel of approaching spring this weekend.Temperatures were in the high 40's which feels like a heat wave after freezing rain, snow and just general cold. It is only February still but the light levels are just... Layanee DeMerchant

'Green Zebra' July 2008 There is much discussion and writing by gardeners in this month of February concerning seeds and seed catalogs. The dreams of the next vegetable garden give way to seed orders and, soon, seed starting. Choosing the... Layanee DeMerchant

To all, this heart's for you. It may look cold but this was taken in June so, fear not. Have a great day! Layanee DeMerchant

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No, I am not boycotting February. Sometimes work gets in the way of blogging and sharing the latest gardening items with fellow bloggers is always a pleasure. What is new for 2010? I didn't see too much in evidence at... Layanee DeMerchant

Who was it who said 'What a difference a day makes'? We have gone from mild temperatures to the big chill and high winds. The high today was 18 F and the wind is blowing steadily giving the wind chill... Layanee DeMerchant

The January thaw lasted one full day with torrential rain, wind, and temperatures in the fifties. The garden was snow covered until Monday. Now it has just one patch of snow and the rest has receded. I am not fooled... Layanee DeMerchant

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Our group of fifteen left the mountains and village of Dhampus to return to Pokhara for a few days of city living and city comforts. Our hotel was new, clean, and comfortable and we were greeted with bowls of floating... Layanee DeMerchant

A green follow up to yesterday's Bloom Day is being hosted by Pam at Digging and there are a few greens of note both outside and in at Ledge and Gardens. The above shrub is common boxwood and this is... Layanee DeMerchant

There is nothing blooming outside in the frigid temperatures of January except perhaps the snow on the stone wall. Inside, there are a few blooms. The begonia is blooming and the Thanksgiving cactus is also blooming again after a bit... Layanee DeMerchant

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(Click on any picture to enlarge) The second phase of our Nepal trip involved trekking from Pokhara up almost two thousand feet to the village of Dhampus where we stayed at the very comfortable Basanta Lodge. We flew from Kathmandu... Layanee DeMerchant

Here is an attempt at the year in review. I cannot seem to get these shots in order so random is the way to go! I wish you all the best for 2010. Layanee DeMerchant

The back field The fish pond Heuchera magic Goldenrod An frigid sunrise Layanee DeMerchant