Top Ten Gardening Lessons
from 2006
In year's past I have always talked about things that I would
do differently going into the new year. This year I thought I
would try something new. Here is a list of the top 10 things
that I learned (or relearned)
about gardening in 2006.
Drum roll
please (you know, kind of like they do
on the David Letterman Show):
#10
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Gardening
is hard. If you think it
is easy you are not challenging
yourself enough. That's what makes it fun. |
#
9 |
Have your
own style. It is like
picking out clothes for yourself. Choose
designs
that you are comfortable with. |
#
8 |
Don't
hesitate to ask for one or two professional
opinions, you might just get the right information. |
#
7 |
Use the
right tools. Save your back, hands, knees etc... |
#
6 |
Choose
plants that grow well in our area. It will save you
time and money in the long run. |
#
5 |
Read
Savvygardener.com every Thursday morning.
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# 4
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Keep
learning from others. Yep, there is always something
new to learn so listen to every gardener you meet.
|
#
3 |
Having
your trees pruned is like getting a good haircut. It
really makes a difference. |
#
2 |
It is a
thrill to have so many Savvygardeners living in the
Kansas City-area and there is nothing more
exciting than bumping into
one or more. |
And the
# 1 thing that I learned about
gardening in 2006...
It is
both sad and
exciting to leave an established garden to start a new one from
scratch!
Happy New
Year! May 2007 bring all of you joy, love and happiness.
~
Shelly
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