“Reflections from the Garden Poet’s Corner”

A CD of original poetry woven from the tapestry of the garden and all profits are donated to the future Hartford Botanical Garden. When completed, the Hartford Botanical Garden will become another valuable community resource where natural beauty, education, and an appreciation of Hartford’s heritage can be appreciated.

Available exclusively at the CT Creative Store in Hartford

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Pruning

For best results prune summer flowering shrubs like PG Hydrangea, Summersweet and Butterfly Bush in early spring just as the leaf buds break open. Prune spring flowering shrubs like Forsythia, Lilac, Azalea and Rhododendron from post bloom until the first day of summer. Pines are pruned during the "candlestick" (new growth elongated but not open) stage and other evergreens from mid May through early July. And don't forget to keep your tools sharp!

“The Garden Poet’s Corner is brought to you by”
Revay’s Garden and Gift Shop
266 North Road (Route 140)
East Windsor, CT 06088
860-623-9068

Summer Dreams
By Eileen Slightly

Ahhh! The last days of May,
When summer flirts with springtime.
When the pollen’s so thick on your car can write your name in it.
When you scratch your first mosquito bite so much, it bleeds.
When you find your new lawnmower really did have a two stroke engine.
When you burn yourself to a crisp not knowing the sun was so strong.
When you get a blister between your toes from your new sandals.
When you discover that weed really was poison ivy.
When you meet the new family of hornets living under the barbeque lid.
When you realize Penny, your Beagle, was really never spayed.
When that freakish, late frost kills all your tender plants.
…Remember…
…none of this would have happened if it were February.

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