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Layanee DeMerchant
Northwestern, RI
I garden in northwestern Rhode Island. This is a zone 5b-6 garden. This blog is a vehicle for sharing my gardening journey. This blog is a commercial free zone. Enjoy the flowers and the gardens with me.
Interests: Gardening, wine, golf, reading, family & hang gliding, of course.
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Is it the same species? I do find that the fragrance is greater when the sun is high and/or the dew point high as well.
Commented 5 days ago on Milkweed Magic at Ledge and Gardens
Milkweed Magic
July has arrived and the long borders are glorious after a cool and rainy spring. Summer is here and while the tended gardens are beautiful, I have a confession. It is not the the glorious flowers of astilbe, bee balm, phlox or even the majestic delphiniums which have caught my attention this s...
Ah, serendipitous! I might just let one or three sit in the garden but they have kept to themselves for now. I really must get some ornamental milkweed for the border.
Commented 5 days ago on Milkweed Magic at Ledge and Gardens
Milkweed Magic
July has arrived and the long borders are glorious after a cool and rainy spring. Summer is here and while the tended gardens are beautiful, I have a confession. It is not the the glorious flowers of astilbe, bee balm, phlox or even the majestic delphiniums which have caught my attention this s...
Thank you for reading and commenting. Divine is such an apt word.
Commented 5 days ago on Milkweed Magic at Ledge and Gardens
Milkweed Magic
July has arrived and the long borders are glorious after a cool and rainy spring. Summer is here and while the tended gardens are beautiful, I have a confession. It is not the the glorious flowers of astilbe, bee balm, phlox or even the majestic delphiniums which have caught my attention this s...
Thank you Beth. It is difficult to describe how vibrant with life a patch of common milkweed is in actuality. I also find that as I get a bit more mature, I have more time to notice! Wisdom comes with age perhaps.
Commented 5 days ago on Milkweed Magic at Ledge and Gardens
Milkweed Magic
July has arrived and the long borders are glorious after a cool and rainy spring. Summer is here and while the tended gardens are beautiful, I have a confession. It is not the the glorious flowers of astilbe, bee balm, phlox or even the majestic delphiniums which have caught my attention this s...
I believe! It may take some time.
Commented 5 days ago on Milkweed Magic at Ledge and Gardens
Milkweed Magic
July has arrived and the long borders are glorious after a cool and rainy spring. Summer is here and while the tended gardens are beautiful, I have a confession. It is not the the glorious flowers of astilbe, bee balm, phlox or even the majestic delphiniums which have caught my attention this s...
You are right, they may be there as it is a large patch. I hope so.
Commented 5 days ago on Milkweed Magic at Ledge and Gardens
Milkweed Magic
July has arrived and the long borders are glorious after a cool and rainy spring. Summer is here and while the tended gardens are beautiful, I have a confession. It is not the the glorious flowers of astilbe, bee balm, phlox or even the majestic delphiniums which have caught my attention this s...
We did not walk to the back field did we? Next time for sure!
Commented 5 days ago on Milkweed Magic at Ledge and Gardens
Milkweed Magic
July has arrived and the long borders are glorious after a cool and rainy spring. Summer is here and while the tended gardens are beautiful, I have a confession. It is not the the glorious flowers of astilbe, bee balm, phlox or even the majestic delphiniums which have caught my attention this s...
Dee: I have not seen any monarchs either but I believe that if it is there, they will come....eventually. Stay tuned.
Commented 6 days ago on Milkweed Magic at Ledge and Gardens
Milkweed Magic
July has arrived and the long borders are glorious after a cool and rainy spring. Summer is here and while the tended gardens are beautiful, I have a confession. It is not the the glorious flowers of astilbe, bee balm, phlox or even the majestic delphiniums which have caught my attention this s...
Milkweed Magic
Posted 6 days ago at Ledge and Gardens
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July is our driest month usually and with this much rain now, we shall just have to see what happens.
Commented Jun 4, 2017 on June at Ledge and Gardens
June
June begins here in the garden much as May ended-with a gentle rain pattering on the windows and on the garden. Another slow and cool spring gives longevity to the flowers which have dared to bloom. The cool moistness also holds back the iris, peonies and poppies. They stay tightly wrapped, wai...
Thank you Peter. Kind and welcome words indeed. It is sunny this morning ( Sunday) but not for long I fear. I will enjoy it while I can.
Commented Jun 4, 2017 on June at Ledge and Gardens
June
June begins here in the garden much as May ended-with a gentle rain pattering on the windows and on the garden. Another slow and cool spring gives longevity to the flowers which have dared to bloom. The cool moistness also holds back the iris, peonies and poppies. They stay tightly wrapped, wai...
They are out in force right now, Leslie. Ugly little buggers with frass everywhere.
Commented Jun 4, 2017 on June at Ledge and Gardens
June
June begins here in the garden much as May ended-with a gentle rain pattering on the windows and on the garden. Another slow and cool spring gives longevity to the flowers which have dared to bloom. The cool moistness also holds back the iris, peonies and poppies. They stay tightly wrapped, wai...
I am as well! It won't be long now.
Commented Jun 4, 2017 on June at Ledge and Gardens
June
June begins here in the garden much as May ended-with a gentle rain pattering on the windows and on the garden. Another slow and cool spring gives longevity to the flowers which have dared to bloom. The cool moistness also holds back the iris, peonies and poppies. They stay tightly wrapped, wai...
Gail, you are always so very kind. That decade has gone by rather quickly hasn't it? Let's have more fun together in the next decade! Enjoy this day!
Commented Jun 2, 2017 on June at Ledge and Gardens
June
June begins here in the garden much as May ended-with a gentle rain pattering on the windows and on the garden. Another slow and cool spring gives longevity to the flowers which have dared to bloom. The cool moistness also holds back the iris, peonies and poppies. They stay tightly wrapped, wai...
June
Posted Jun 2, 2017 at Ledge and Gardens
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Your garden is well ahead of mine Lisa but at least there are signs of renewal.
Commented Feb 27, 2017 on Late Winter-Ups and Downs at Ledge and Gardens
Late Winter-Ups and Downs
Most of the winter has been quite dark here in southern New England. That is, until the second week of February when a snowstorm dropped over a foot of snow. It is amazing what a difference snow makes to the light of winter. December and January were gloomy. All was brown, rust and gray with ...
Leslie: Only the closeups look good. Best from closeup is the mantra this time of year.
Commented Feb 27, 2017 on Late Winter-Ups and Downs at Ledge and Gardens
Late Winter-Ups and Downs
Most of the winter has been quite dark here in southern New England. That is, until the second week of February when a snowstorm dropped over a foot of snow. It is amazing what a difference snow makes to the light of winter. December and January were gloomy. All was brown, rust and gray with ...
Dee, I so forget about Siri. Yes more eranthis for both of us! I think your garden will spring forth just a bit sooner than mine.
Commented Feb 27, 2017 on Late Winter-Ups and Downs at Ledge and Gardens
Late Winter-Ups and Downs
Most of the winter has been quite dark here in southern New England. That is, until the second week of February when a snowstorm dropped over a foot of snow. It is amazing what a difference snow makes to the light of winter. December and January were gloomy. All was brown, rust and gray with ...
Absolutely!
Commented Feb 27, 2017 on Late Winter-Ups and Downs at Ledge and Gardens
Late Winter-Ups and Downs
Most of the winter has been quite dark here in southern New England. That is, until the second week of February when a snowstorm dropped over a foot of snow. It is amazing what a difference snow makes to the light of winter. December and January were gloomy. All was brown, rust and gray with ...
Since the flowers have started to show their pretty faces there is hope in the air.
Commented Feb 27, 2017 on Late Winter-Ups and Downs at Ledge and Gardens
Late Winter-Ups and Downs
Most of the winter has been quite dark here in southern New England. That is, until the second week of February when a snowstorm dropped over a foot of snow. It is amazing what a difference snow makes to the light of winter. December and January were gloomy. All was brown, rust and gray with ...
Thank you, Cindy.
Commented Feb 27, 2017 on Late Winter-Ups and Downs at Ledge and Gardens
Late Winter-Ups and Downs
Most of the winter has been quite dark here in southern New England. That is, until the second week of February when a snowstorm dropped over a foot of snow. It is amazing what a difference snow makes to the light of winter. December and January were gloomy. All was brown, rust and gray with ...
A roller coaster can be fun for just a bit. Thank you dear Gail. I hope your temps level out a bit.
Commented Feb 27, 2017 on Late Winter-Ups and Downs at Ledge and Gardens
Late Winter-Ups and Downs
Most of the winter has been quite dark here in southern New England. That is, until the second week of February when a snowstorm dropped over a foot of snow. It is amazing what a difference snow makes to the light of winter. December and January were gloomy. All was brown, rust and gray with ...
Late Winter-Ups and Downs
Posted Feb 27, 2017 at Ledge and Gardens
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I just popped over to Canada and saw your beautiful broccoli. Luscious. Enjoy this season, blogging will always wait!
Commented Dec 8, 2016 on The Last Garden Tomato - December 2016 at Ledge and Gardens
The Last Garden Tomato - December 2016
It hung from the ragged vine with blue shoulders shining in the late fall light. It wasn't the only one. I picked several. They were firm but unripe.I picked them all before tossing the vines and pulling out the stakes. These tomatoes, while not in my garden, were ones I had started from seed ...
Emily is a reluctant gardener having a busy work life and she is not too keen on sweating in the dirt. Still, she loves the result and has a great eye. I think gardening grows on you!
Commented Dec 8, 2016 on The Last Garden Tomato - December 2016 at Ledge and Gardens
The Last Garden Tomato - December 2016
It hung from the ragged vine with blue shoulders shining in the late fall light. It wasn't the only one. I picked several. They were firm but unripe.I picked them all before tossing the vines and pulling out the stakes. These tomatoes, while not in my garden, were ones I had started from seed ...
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