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The Blooms of June
“What is a weed? A flower whose virtues have not yet been discovered.”~ Emerson Because of the late-season rains, the weeds have been overwhelming. I have been pulling, cutting, smothering, and eliminating “these flowers whose virtues have not yet been discovered” since early March. I’m now on my third round of weeding. Yes, many of the weeds have pretty flowers, including vetch, bindweed, cut leaf geranium, Italian thistle, euphorbia, hemlock, and a plethora of grasses. Dand

Cynthia Brian
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Bare and Beautiful
“It’s the time you spend on your rose that makes it so important… You become responsible forever for what you’ve tamed. You’re...

Cynthia Brian
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Buying a Car, Bare Root, Hardening Homes
Tune in to the upbeat, positive lifestyle broadcast where producer and host Cynthia Brian showcases strategies for success on StarStyle®...

Cynthia Brian
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Showers of Flowers
“Everything is coming up roses–for me!” Ethel Merman My friend, Linda, texted me to tell me she was thinking of my garden. “Our roses are...

Cynthia Brian
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Social Climbers
“Nature teaches us that even the most delicate vines can reach great heights with the right support.” Oprah Winfrey Getting out of my...

Cynthia Brian
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Rose Pruning and Stock Up!
https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/rose-pruning-and-stock-up By Cynthia Brian “It’s the time that you spent on your rose that makes your...

Cynthia Brian
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