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February 04, 2010

Hope to see you tomorrow (Friday) morning at my F&G Show talk on how to simplify your gardening life - 11 a.m. in the Hood Room...

Orange buddha

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hydroponics

Most of the people really like gardening.I am sure they will really like this post because they will learn a lot by reading this article.

Posted by: hydroponics | February 04, 2010 at 09:53 PM

Ruth

Wish I could be at your talk, but my schedule prevents it. I'm sure it will be great!

Posted by: Ruth | February 04, 2010 at 11:16 PM

Kimberly

I love that Buddha. I had a chance to buy an orange Buddha at TJ Max and my bf at the time said it was tacky, so I didn't get it. Now I realize it would look awesome in my garden, just like yours :(

Posted by: Kimberly | February 05, 2010 at 08:33 PM

Kimberly

Also, will you be at the SF Garden Show?

Posted by: Kimberly | February 05, 2010 at 08:35 PM

valerie Easton

Hi Kimberly,
I wish I was going to the San Francisco Show, but not this year!
Val

Posted by: valerie Easton | February 06, 2010 at 05:34 AM

Christine B.

It was really nice to get away from the snow and attend the garden show. I thought your slides were fantastic and very inspiring. I only made it to a few lectures and I'm glad one of them was yours. And I agree one doesn't have to be aged to be interested in lower-maintenance.

Christine in Alaska

Posted by: Christine B. | February 07, 2010 at 06:29 PM

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