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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · 4d

Good morning, BlueSky! My 'Ann Folkard' geranium is still blooming, just like the Mariners baseball season. This is a great perennial to grow, in #Seattle or most zones. Have a lovely day! #gardening

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · 5d

I read this article with curiosity, truly wondering what he would have to say. It was the most convoluted bunch of words I've ever seen. Made me think his brain was damaged somehow, and reminded me of Einstein's quote: "If you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it well enough." 😵‍💫

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · 5d

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This was me on the couch in the last inning, only my rally shoe was a black hoka. #Mariners #Seattle

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 5d

Baseball is the best

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · 5d

I had a rally shoe on my head in the last inning, so yes, you are correct. 😁

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · 5d

Let's "win the whole f*cking thing!"

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · 21d

If this is for real, it’s super encouraging. www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

From the MadeMeSmile community on Reddit: A watchful guardian

Explore this post and more from the MadeMeSmile community

www.reddit.com

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · 22d

This morning, I was stunned to see my yucca gloriosa blooming. It took 12 years! Love that raspberry color on the petals.

#gardening #flowers #yuccas

Spikey variegated yucca leaves and the white flower coming out the top.

White flowers on a yucca with raspberry accents.

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Jul 25

It's amazing how something so beautifully complex as a rose can be so common. Life truly is about stopping to smell the roses, or at least pausing to enjoy their beauty. Grateful for plants today.

#happyfriday #gardening #roses

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Jul 16

This is great news! We have trees that had ivy during previous owners. It defoliated branches, which broke and fell. It's still a big problem. People don't know its dangers & nurseries still sell it. Now that's about to change. Yay!

#gardening #plants #invasivespecies

www.kuow.org/stories/wash...

Washington state bans invasive ivy

Washington state has banned the sale or transport of English ivy and its cousin, Atlantic ivy. The leafy holiday decorations are also aggressive invaders of Northwest forests.

www.kuow.org

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Jul 11

Good news of the day...

Climate Desk @climatedesk.org · Jul 10

The shade comes from solar panels, using that same relentless sunshine to generate energy. The sheep, in turn, cut down on mowing costs for the solar farm.

In Georgia, sheep on a solar farm is not a baaad idea

While often controversial, solar panels on farms in Georgia work out when you add a flock of sheep.

grist.org

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Jun 20

Ooh, thank you for including me! Have a great weekend!

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Jun 20

Good morning! If you'd like some fragrance on your patio this summer, consider potting up some sweet-smelling plants. Here are 14 suggestions in my latest article. Gifted link, cheers.

#gardening #patiodecor #fragrantplants

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14 plants to try for a sweeter-smelling backyard

These flowers, shrubs and herbs can appeal to your nose as well as your eyes.

wapo.st

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Jun 19

This is an encouraging story but shows the harsh realities of trying to make change for good. The Chico Mendes project needs money to keep going. Please consider donating. #gardening #environment

www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

One man, thousands of trees and heaps of determination: how regreening Guatemala transformed a village

Since 1999, Armando López Pocol and his team of volunteers have bucked the trend for deforestation, regenerating the landscape of the highlands with their Chico Mendes project

www.theguardian.com

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thanks for this post. Father's Day was always lonely for me growing up because I lost my dad at a very young age.

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Jun 6

So can putting scented plants on your patio deter mosquitos? Well, yes and no. I dove in and did some research for this latest article. Here's a gifted link:

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#gardening #mosquitos #plants #summer

What really keeps mosquitoes away? Probably not your lavender plants.

A fact-based look at scented plants, essential oils and other mosquito repellents.

wapo.st

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Jun 6

We went to this in Belgravia many years ago. When the ceanothus were in bloom in Eccleston Square. It was spectacular. As a gardener, I was delighted that I could tour it. Thanks for keeping them lovely!

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · May 29

I don't know if it's a support network but the Organic Valley farmers are a great brand with a lot of products.

www.organicvalley.coop

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Founded in 1988, Organic Valley is a cooperative of farmers producing award-winning organic milk, cheese, butter, produce, healthy snacks & more.

www.organicvalley.coop

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · May 10

Yes, it’s a laburnum anagyroides.

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · May 10

I'm re-posting this as I still have some irises and crocosmia left to give for free to #Seattle #gardening lovers.

Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Apr 25

Good morning, #Seattle! I have purple irises and orange crocosmia potted up and ready to give away. And have other kinds of perennials too. One hellebore left. If you like gardening and want free plants, let me know!
#gardening #greenheart #PNWgardening #flowers #TBTL

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · May 9

Your show has become my favorite podcast over these last few months, Andy! Like the interviews and call-ins can be fun too. And love the Chicago memories. Cheers.

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · May 9

Good Friday morning, gardeners! I noticed my golden chain tree in bloom and it brought me such joy. First time it's bloomed since the transplant years ago.

#gardening #greenheart #bloomscrolling #flowersonFriday

Close up of long trail of little yellow flowers.

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · May 6

This is super encouraging news! Plants (and fungi) save us once again.

#gardening #greenheart #environment #restoration

Jason Dinh @byjasonpdinh.bsky.social · May 5

some good news from @matthabusby.bsky.social!

on how propagating native plants and mushrooms could help clean polluted soil—including in the toxic, scorched scars of the LA fires

read more in @atmosmag.bsky.social 🌎🧪

How Toxin-Munching Mushrooms Are Restoring Polluted Brownfields | Atmos

The budding bioremediation technique could cleanse the toxic, scorched soil left behind by LA's deadly wildfires.

atmos.earth

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · May 3

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · May 3

Does anyone else grow Madame Lemoine lilac? It's so strongly fragrant, when I put them in a vase, they flood the house with a heavenly sweet smell.

#gardening #lilacs #bloomscrolling #greenheart #bestgardenplants

A dense collection of white lilac blossoms on leaves.

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Karen Hugg @karenhugg.bsky.social · Apr 29

I see. Yeah, probably not. Also, not sure if you literally meant topsoil, but topsoil would definitely be heavier than potting soil. Good luck, looking forward to seeing what you grow!

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