Well I think it’s booty, booty, booty… That’s what it is!
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Author Archives: Amanda Thomsen
About Amanda Thomsen
Big, loud and fun- Amanda Thomsen landscapes by day and blogs at night. Her blog, Kiss My Aster, on Horticulture magazine's website has alienated/enraptured dozens.She co-authors a blog called Plants That Suck that is about plants that suck. And she is the less popular half of the podcasting team, Good Enough Gardening, which makes her feel like the "Roy" of of Siegfried and Roy, but without the mauling. She lives in Chicago and does not EVER put ketchup on hot dogs.Wouldn’t This Make A Great Halloween Container?
Or, if you’re like me, an every day planter?
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From The People That Brought You “Lucky Bamboo”…
Get a load of this wack-a-doo product!
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Step One (We Can Have Lots Of Fun!)
I am finally getting stuff done in my new yard! Come and see what my first move was…
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Field Trip! Chicago Botanic Garden
I swung by the Chicago Botanic Garden on Sunday. I have to say, they are doing some WILD stuff with mums!
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A Review Of Smith & Hawken’s Going-Out-Of-Business Sale
Meh.
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A Vintage Cartoon For You: Junior Raindrop
I’m also thinking about using that name for a ska band I’m forming…
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My Favorite Misplaced Vintage Garden Collectible
I have been known to snatch up excellent vintage seed packets for pennies, then put them in a "safe" place until I can get around to framing them…. Then I never see them again.
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KMA Glossary: Powdery Mildew
I have a simple and effective way of explaining powdery mildew to non-gardeners that you might find amusing. Keep in mind that I only said "might"…
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Slime Is On My Side
Ok, so if snail slime is good for your wrinkles…. I’ll take wrinkles, please.
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KMA Weekend Update
When I woke up this morning, I was all, "WTF? How did it get to be October already?"
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