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Nature may like to hide but with the naturally naked Amaryllis belladonnas and Lagerstroemias in full bloom in my garden, the curtain has been pulled wide open and the spectacle is a showstopper.
https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/naturally-naked?

Kids love being in nature and they especially enjoy collecting fresh eggs and picking fruit and vegetables from the garden to eat. Grow your dinner. https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/growing-dinner?

M C. 😀👍🏻

Hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies are darting about. Give working outside on your patio or deck a try. The chill of winter is only six months away. Savor the warmth and sweetness of summer. https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/the-sweetness-of-summer?

How do you keep your garden alive in the heat of summer? Softly restore your spirit with the moon, and rejuvenate your body under the stars with the cooler nights. This summer is coming in hot! https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/coming-in-hot?

July is a month for patriotism. I plant what I call “Freedom” flowers, fruits, vegetables, and accessories that reflect our loyalty to “Old Glory”. : https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1810/Digging-Deep-with-Goddess-Gardener-Cynthia-Brian-Freedom-flowers.html

John Ehrling Great article as always! Thanks for sharing.

M C. Lovely colour.

Live, Laugh, and eat a bowl full of cherries! Join Goddess Gardener, Cynthia Brian as she describes the beauty and bounty of the summer garden. https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/cherry-picking?

A weed may be a plant growing where we don’t want it, but my glorious flowers are covered by weeds and I’m determined to hand pull until I uncover my landscape! https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/the-need-to-weed?

John Ehrling Thanks for the article! Your blog is great!

Brooke I just read your blog and enjoyed it! I have a question— about the info regarding mosquitoes— can you clarify what you mean about emptying water bottles? And would the drops of bleach kill the mosquitos, but not harm the birdies if placed in the birdbaths, as mentioned?

Spring into action this spring with gardening tasks. Dig your fingers into the dirt and let your spirits soar! https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/spring-into-action?>

Embrace a more diverse and resilient ecosystem by planting a salad of natives and non-natives in your garden. Appreciate the differences. When the flowers bloom, the whole world appears! https://cynthiabrian.substack.com/p/the-garden-melting-pot?>