2026 Buffalo Fling – Allentown Walking Tour

Post published: November 4, 2026
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The lounging area at the back end of the yard. Nice mix of shiny brick, weathered wood, rusty metal, and shiny chrome.

Today, we're continuing the Buffalo Garden Fling series with a walking tour through the Allentown neighborhood to see the last six gardens from Friday, July…

Fall snippets

Post published: October 31, 2026
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It's been one of the driest and warmest Octobers on record. Thinking our rainy season had finally arrived and I could begin planting again, I…

The Healing Garden at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Post published: October 16, 2026
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The world is full of unexpected surprises. A few weeks ago, I was at the Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital (routine care, nothing serious) and I…

Buffalo Fling 2026 – The Buscaglia Garden and Murray’s Hosta Farm

Post published: October 12, 2026
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The eyes of the buffalo are green, white, and red, reflecting the Buscaglia's Italian heritage

Today's post covers the next two gardens on Friday of the Buffalo Garden Fling. The garden of Beth and Nick Buscaglia From the guidebook: A…

Presto Chango – 2026 Summer Projects

Post published: October 5, 2026
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It's time for the 2026 summer project roundup. What did we accomplish on the home front this summer?Let's start with a few, smaller garden-related items…