Category Archives: Garden Seasons

Open Garden Day (and recap)

Posted on 2026-06-08 by Karin Kiontke

Last weekend was GreenThumb’s “Open Garden Day”. On this weekend, all community gardens are open and many offer an event or workshop. People can garden-hop see a variety of the more than 500 community garden in the city. It was … Continue reading →

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What’s in bloom now

Posted on 2026-04-29 by Karin Kiontke

Last week, the pink tree peony was the star of the garden. Today, the showstoppers are our other tree peonies and a field of irises and Korean lilacs in full bloom. The yellow tree peony is always the last to … Continue reading →

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Everybody loves tree peonies (especially bees)

Posted on 2026-04-25 by Karin Kiontke

Last week, our variegated tree peony near the gate was in full bloom. Two warm and sunny days made it shine in all of its glory. The flowers attracted attention from us gardeners, passersby and an astonishing number of honey … Continue reading →

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Tulips!

Posted on 2026-04-11 by Karin Kiontke

Much has changed since the last entry here. The roses are pruned, shrubs are cut back and the flowerbeds are mostly cleaned up. The first daffodils are already spent and the crab apple tree has buds that will open any … Continue reading →

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The worst of the winter is over – or so we hope

Posted on 2026-03-15 by Karin Kiontke

Last weekend, it finally warmed up and the rest of the old snow disappeared. The beautiful weather drew gardeners out, who tidied up their plots, cut back stalks and branches that were bent or broken by the snow, and pruned … Continue reading →

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