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La Madrina


The Godmother’s Garden Guide: August
August is not the end of the gardening season. In an Indiana garden, it's a transition month—a time to maintain, observe, edit, and prepare.
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But Oh, Oh Those Summer Nights
A Grease‑Inspired Love Letter to Outdoor Living
There’s a reason Grease still hits us right in the feelings. It’s not just the music or the dancing or the pink jackets. It’s the way it captures summer — the freedom, the glow, the possibility. And nothing embodies that feeling more than the scene we all remember friends gathered around, swapping stories about those unforgettable summer nights. The laughter. The teasing. The sparkle in the air.
It wasn’t just a moment — it wa
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Fall Planting: Why It’s the Secret to a Thriving Spring Garden
Let’s plant with intention. Let’s design for what’s next. Fall planting gives perennials, shrubs, and trees a head start underground. While top growth slows, root systems keep developing until the soil freezes. This means:
Stronger root establishment before spring growth
Better drought tolerance come summer
Less transplant shock and faster recovery
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