Tag Archives: winter garden

Dumbarton Oaks: the View from Winter

Posted on January 29, 2015 by arlingwoman

What would winter be without a visit to Dumbarton Oaks? As I’ve written before, this is an astonishing place, and when I come in winter, I see the bones of the garden, not its horticultural plenty. The fact that it’s … Continue reading →

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The Winter Garden

Posted on December 14, 2014 by arlingwoman

I had been meaning to run by the garden to check out the turnips in the Plot Against Hunger garden.  They are snug under fallen leaves with just their tops sticking out and just about ready to harvest.  I also … Continue reading →

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Fall Planting and Dividing the Irises

Posted on August 25, 2011 by arlingwoman

I spent a few hours since the fall gardening blog getting my garden in shape with manure.  Then I planted the broccoli and bok choi seedlings I took from the garden talk (see Local Food, August 17) in line with … Continue reading →

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