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What the Flowering Trees Know
Beauty and time are equally fleeting; being present to both is the gratitude that saves me.
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Susie Middleton
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Thank God, I'm Not Allergic to Flowers
The tests are in, and my diet just got a whole lot more complicated. But I can still play with flowers to my heart’s content. Plus: Two flower book…
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Susie Middleton
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And Yet We Go On Living
The wind is relentless, the windows rattle, the chill seeps. But we are warm and safe, with beauty to spare. How are we so lucky when others are not?
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Susie Middleton
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Garden Gram #4: The Magic of Double Tulips
Many-petaled double tulips look like peonies, are easy to arrange, and last a long time in the vase. But singles have their merits!
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Susie Middleton
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March 2024

Peter Rabbit's Redemption and the Blackout Crucifix
Life can be a lot like Mr. McGregor’s garden – ripe with seductive treasures, baited with hard lessons to learn.
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Susie Middleton
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Are We There Yet?
I’d like the spiritual journey to speed up and the aging process to slow down.
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Susie Middleton
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Garden Gram #3: The Adorable Narcissus ‘Avalanche’
Each stem is like a fragrant, mini-bouquet.
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Susie Middleton
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The Crow, The Doe, The Dog, and The Lady Bird Beetle
And that old hoop house magic is back.
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Susie Middleton
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Garden Gram #2: Can Pansies and Violas Be Cut Flowers?
The answer is yes; longer stems come with a little patience and a few tricks.
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Susie Middleton
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Cover Girl, Flower Girl
On overcoming self-consciousness and becoming “right-sized”
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Susie Middleton
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Garden Gram 31: Making a Hellebore Posy
Tips for harvesting and arranging the Lenten Rose.
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Susie Middleton
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The Undertaking
Corralling Dad’s memories isn’t just a race against time; it’s a lesson for me in how I spend my time.
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Susie Middleton
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