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My Climate Zone
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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
Zone 5b -
Sunset Climate Zone
Zone 41 -
City
Clarkston -
State
Michigan -
Zip Code
48348 -
Country
USA
My Mulch Profile
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Gardening Ability
5 - Certified Master Gardener -
My 5 favorite plants are
Lavender, Hydrangeas, Stokesia, Daylilies and dwarf conifers -
Who is your own favorite gardening personality on TV, radio or in print? Why?
Paul James is a fun and informative TV personality. His information is actually correct, versus most of the other personalities that don't understand plants, regions and soils and conditions. -
Do you have a gardening philosophy you would like to share with other gardeners? What is it?
My garden philosophy is if I buy a plant and give it what it is supposed to like and it dies...I never buy that type of plant again. -
What is your favorite color in the garden?
I love lavender, so purple and violet colors are my favorite. -
What is your favorite place or activity in the garden?
I love to stroll through the garden to see what is coming up in the spring or what is blooming in summer. -
Gardening Dilemmas
My greatest dilemma is a sloping lot with shade and dry, poor sandy, rocky soil. -
What do you dislike most about gardening?
I hate to pick weeds and deadhead, especially when it is hot! -
What do you like most about gardening?
I love the reward of a great looking garden and passerby stopping to compliment the garden. -
Favorite Nursery
Bordine's in Clarkston, Michigan
Gee Farms in Stockton, Michigan -
Cat or Dog person
Dog Person
Education
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Interests
gardening, reading, travel, dog training and art fairs
Plant Care Provider Profile
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I would like to promote my gardening expertise
Yes
