Well, Dan has nixed Poppy, Marigold, Zinnia and Larkspur as possibilities for a girl’s name. He hated the idea of Carolus Linnaeus for a boy… Help us, please.
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.She’s Crafty: Horticultural Holiday Wreath
Check out this holiday wreath I made. You have to admit, it’s at least good for a chuckle.
I’m Totally Phoning It In…
Christmas is just about here… and even people who have skills like “organization” and “planning” and “taste” have issues holding it together this time of year so just IMAGINE what a hell my life is right now.
Life-Sized Advent Calendar Update
Just a wee update to last week’s post about the life-sized advent calendar I’m making for my Christmas crazed husband…
All I Wanted Was A Birki
Working outside in winter requires special footgear, usually large Wampa-like boots- and that requires some shopping around. But when your belly is growing by the minute, a little extra thought is needed…
My December Gift-Giving Challenge
This post is not garden related, but as it’s 20 degrees out… I think it’s appropriate….
A Garden in Revolt
I feel like I’ve had a hangover for the last 3 months. Have you ever gardened with a hangover? Me either. And my garden has taken notice…
Propagating Asters
It’s not that I didn’t want to tell you sooner, I simply didn’t have the energy…
Estate Sale Jackpot!
On a recent Saturday morning, I slothed out on the sofa, listening to Car Talk, sleepily. Dan said he was going out for coffee. He didn’t come back for 4 hours.
Seuss-ish
So- I snagged a couple of mostly dead, really tall arborvitae topiaries out of the trash….
When privacy is overrated…
I was promised a privacy fence at the back property line by the landlord when I looked at this house. It didn’t happen and it bothered me all summer. I was just about to just go out and do it … Read Article