Monthly Archives: May 2014

Martha was there and so was I, TRADE SECRETS CT. Sharon Connecticut

Each May on the Saturday and Sunday following Mother’s Day, plant and garden antiques lovers from everywhere journey to picturesque north-west Connecticut for Trade Secrets. Trade secrets is a two-day event to benefit Women’s Support Services of Sharon, Ct., which … Continue reading

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An Easy to Make and Inexpensive Trellis for Clematis, Morning Glories and other Vines

A few years ago I was invited to friends’ house for supper. Before the couple started the barbecue, they gave me a quick tour of their garden. The husband had started a collection of clematis vines and planted six or … Continue reading

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