Irene Virag's Garden Party

I'm Irene Virag -- a writer, a gardener, a cancer survivor. I think ideas are like plants. They need nurturing to grow. And gardeners share both. So welcome to my blog. It’s all about what’s happening in my garden and beyond.

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

A Gardener's Thoughts on GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER

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I’ve always had a thing for George Washington Carver, ever since I did a report on him in the third grade and discovered a kindred spir...
Saturday, January 02, 2010

AND THE WINNERS ARE . . .

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Thanks to everyone who entered my "Unplug the Holidays" contest this year. Here are my winners: First Prize to Leeann Lavin of New...
Thursday, December 31, 2009

MY GARDEN RESOLUTIONS

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Should last year's garden be forgot and never brought to mind . . . Now that would be a sad state of affairs indeed. As for me, I'll...
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Sunday, December 27, 2009

THE TRUE MEANING OF WINTER MULCH

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From the questions I’ve been getting, I can tell there’s a lot of confusion about the real reason we mulch in winter. As tempting as it...
Monday, December 21, 2009

UNPLUG THE HOLIDAYS -- There's Still Time

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In the spirit of the season, I'm extending the deadline for my "Unplug the Holidays" contest. So gather your greens and deck y...
Sunday, November 29, 2009

"UNPLUG THE HOLIDAYS" Contest: Enter A Photo of Your Natural Holiday Decoration

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Nowadays with the economy looking like a tomato attacked by anthracnose or a peony blighted by botrytis, and everyone worrying about winding...
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Sunday, August 30, 2009

CELEBRATE ST. FIACRE

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Miracles happen all the time in our gardens – just think about a seed or compost or a hyacinth bulb with its own embryo inside and the food ...
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