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Spinning allium

An impatient gardener’s wish list

Dear Santa, All I really want for Christmas won’t fit in a box or under a tree. And, I’ll warn you, they’re not easy to wrap up with a ribbon and top with a bow. Yes, I am demanding. But I thought I’d give you the benefit of the doubt. So here’s my list of 15…

December 18, 2014 in Memos from the garden shed.

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Hi! I'm Crys Stewart. I'm a garden enthusiast, organic horticulture specialist and columnist. But mostly I like to grow stuff, visit other gardens, try to get to know plants and wildlife a little better and then take photos and write about it all. I hope you enjoy these posts and let me know what you think.

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