Susan Troccolo

Grace in the Garden has a new book!

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When I read the paragraph below from Grace Peterson’s new book, I realized I’d stumbled onto a gardener who had the same desires I did: someone else who wanted the whole package. Grace’s book is funny and poignant, full of pure fancy and useful information. You’ll love … [Read more...]

Envy no one–ever

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So saith Roger Rosenblatt, an essayist I love and whose little book Rules for Aging so intrigued me that I swooped it up from a pile of books at Powell’s. You know what it is like. You spot a book cover intimating that the secrets of successful aging are now at your fingertips. … [Read more...]

La Conner, Washington: Girl Trip

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What’s better than a road trip with a good buddy? Some of you thought: husband maybe? Others of you protested, no way, it’s my dog, of course. But girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, dog, your current stud muffin…… A good road trip friend is a great friend indeed.   Just think … [Read more...]

New Shade Garden

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Thanks to everyone who contributed so much valuable information in the comments section of the last post. I certainly learned a lot from all of you. And a special thanks to Donna who helped advertise the giveaway and chose our winner, Grace Peterson. Gardeners are a very generous … [Read more...]

Calling all Gardeners! Pacific Northwest gardener needs advice…

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In honor of all you gardening bloggers who are contending with the wicked winter weather, I’ve put up two snow photos in the spirit of empathy and esprit de corps. I hear things are easing up now, and I sure hope so. Nobody is kidding when they say that winter is brutal for man … [Read more...]