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Planting Tulip Bulbs (a tad bit late)

January 16, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner

Planting Tulips

We finally planted tulips bulbs this week. I wanted to get them into their winter beds before Christmas, but life slipped in and provided other distractions. For a few weeks, our box of bulbs traveled around in the trunk of John’s car where at least they stayed nice and cool. Yes, it’s a tad bit late to plant tulips, but I think they will be okay. The ten day forecast looks mighty cold. Cold will be a good thing for our bulbs now (hopefully) dozing in the soil.

The seasons seem confused. I suppose our bulbs may be too.

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We survived Garden Tour! (Party Crashers and all…)

June 10, 2019 By Talya Tate Boerner

Garden Tour

Hey everyone! Sorry I’ve been MIA this past week. MIA as in Missing in Arkansas. A few days after participating on the garden tour, I set out for the Delta Arts Festival and spent two days in the Batesville / Newport area with fellow Arkansas artists and authors. Now I’m preparing to spend five days in Piggott at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center with a group of authors and Ernest himself if he decides to inspire us with his presence. Just kidding about Ernest but it is an inspirational place to write.

This morning before I forget, I want to share my thoughts on the recent garden tour.

(FYI – This post is sponsored in part by The Sweet Bee Company which provided the t-shirt in the last picture.) Continue Reading

Succulent Teapots

August 14, 2018 By Talya Tate Boerner

Succulent teapots

What’s inspiring me today? These adorable succulent teapots! I don’t take credit for any of these creations beyond noticing them at White River Nursery and snapping pictures. But noticing is the first step to all the fabulous future steps.

Don’t they look happy?

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

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