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Garden, Garden design

A feast for the eyes and inspiration file at Longwood

February 18, 2020

Last spring a trip to Pennsylvania provided inspiration that I continue to draw on now, especially on these cold winter days. I consider my visit at Chanticleer Garden to be the most influential garden tour… [Continue Reading]

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DIY, Garden

Getting the garage in gear for winter plant storage

November 7, 2019

This post is sponsored by 3-IN-ONE® Brand, but all opinions are my own. I also take full responsibility for any messy garages that may be featured. There’s nothing like an abrupt change in seasons to… [Continue Reading]

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Garden, Plants

How I overwinter all the plants

October 25, 2019

Fall cleanup used to be more about making sure the tools were put away, the leaves were off the lawn and the pots were cleared out of the way to make sure they won’t get… [Continue Reading]

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Containers, Garden, Plants

The new plants I’ll grow again, and the ones I won’t

September 30, 2019

There are gardeners who eschew new plants, and although they may have some valid arguments (among them that they are hybridized to a point where they are no longer of use to pollinators and the… [Continue Reading]

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Containers, Garden

Summer in review as seen through one container

September 23, 2019

The last day of summer came and went in the most depressing way possible: with an all-day downpour that kept me out of the garden. This summer-loving gardener is not pleased. It is my sincere… [Continue Reading]

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Edibles, Garden

Midsummer garden check-in

July 25, 2019

If you’ve been reading this blog for a number of years you know what’s been up. If you’re newer you may think I fell off the face of the Earth. So this post begins with… [Continue Reading]

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Containers, Garden

Look to nature for container inspiration

December 11, 2018

If you are like me and you are just a tad behind on your winter containers, you might feel like you need to scramble a bit. One thing I’ve learned is that, especially around the… [Continue Reading]

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Do you love gardening? Me too! I'm Erin and I garden in Southeastern Wisconsin, zone 5. The Impatient Gardener is all about real-life gardening: the good parts, the bad bits and even the funny stuff. It's part information, part inspiration and a little bit commiseration. Thanks for visiting.

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