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That’s this headline of this faux issue of the July 4th, 2009 edition of the New York Times.
I’ll admit that it was so good that I was fooled at first by my entry point into the site, Thomas Friedman’s column, The End of the Experts, wherein he resigns and apologizes for being so wrong so often.
Wishful thinking.
Ornamental grass (a passalong, don’t know the species) in the bed along the driveway. Up close, then moving out.
I love how ornamental grasses curve and curl as they dry this time of year.
From the funny folks over at 236.com. (Language warning.)
When I started this blog, I figured I’d use it as a glorified garden diary tool. I’m so lousy at writing down names and dates and locations. I thought about setting up a spreadsheet to record of what I did. But this looked like a way-more-fun way to keep track of what’s going on around here.
That never really happened because:
Cleaning up this morning, I ran across the packing list from this fall’s bulb order. Instead of filing it away, I indulged that little spark of compulsion that I usually keep tamped down and recorded the list below with links to catalog pictures. Now when stuff starts popping up next spring, I’ll have to be really lazy not to come back to this post and get some positive IDs and accurate botanical names when I post pictures.
You know, if a bulb or perennial company set up a feature where I could log in and they’d show me pictures of what I bought from them every year (and maybe even allow me to record a comment or two about where I planted it and how it did), I would quickly develop a loyalty to that company. (Or at least it would give them an edge.)
2008 fall bulb planting list:
One of my favorite views — from the driveway, across our skinny front yard, out to the wetland and the ridge beyond.
Shot this morning. The fog is clearing, the view is good.
