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Miles Gardner's avatar

I remember visiting Clara Shealy Mack as well as her cousin and bitter horticultural rival , Maud Riesinger (hope I spelled that right) two of many wonderful Carolina gardeners I met and shared plants with forty-fifty years ago.

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Jenks Farmer's avatar

That rivalry!

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Avonda's avatar

I am so excited about this book! Strategic shade is essential in the South. Your insight has often given me a good “starting point “ or helped me shift my perspective to a more workable plan. Thank you!

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Jenks Farmer's avatar

strategic shade— that could be a phrase from rupaul but its a very important and unconsidered concept in gardening.

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Michael & Michelle Styers's avatar

I like that Nesbit fall colour ❤️

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Jenks Farmer's avatar

but razzmatazz has adorable seedless tiny fruit!

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Michael & Michelle Styers's avatar

Heard!! Thank you

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Janice Taylor's avatar

I have tons of similar to share but would never recommend it, unless you plan to keep it forever! I've fought it in I my yard for 45 years now!

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Jenks Farmer's avatar

tons of what?

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Carla Brophy's avatar

Wow!!! I’ve not heard of a couple of your suggestions but I will look forward to using some of them in my new garden😘

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Jenks Farmer's avatar

We’re gonna get the all in!

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Carla Brophy's avatar

Works for me😘😘😘

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