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Sore. Very Sore. The Ducks Shout “Winning!”
How does it feel to plant 1,000 flower bulbs? Judging by planting around 500 of them, pretty awful, I would say. As I write this, my throat tickles, some ibuprofin is keeping a very tender back at bay, my arms … Continue reading
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Some Pretty MMU Flowers
I have only a few Irises in bloom, so I have some Iris envy these days when I’m on campus at MMU. Lots of pretty ones in the Grotto, as you can see. And, apparently, the peonies are trying to … Continue reading
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Big News Today–Both Good and Bad
Irises! Not many—not compared to the number of plants I’ve planted—but still. Two is a big number, for me. I wrote some time ago that evidence suggested that an evil witch had cast a no-iris spell on my gardens. Maybe … Continue reading
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What Surprises Me As Iris Blooms
As I biked home from MMU this afternoon, I passed a hedge at the corner of F and Old Marion Road that is up a short embankment from the street. Near the hedge, there is a line of Irises, and … Continue reading
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Flowers as yet unseen …
It’s January in Ames, Iowa, and it’s snowing outside. I live in Cedar Rapids, but, along with Audrey, am visiting Amanda, Matt and Elizabeth. Spending a little morning time before the ladies arise (Matt and I are the early risers, … Continue reading
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Life musings ... My name is Joe Sheller and I'm an Associate Professor at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This blog is personal opinion and does not reflect the opinion of the college, it's administration, staff or board. I love to garden and often find my mind wandering when I'm pondering weeds or flowers. This blog is a pretty random mix of those thoughts, some on gardening, many on life in general.
