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  • Opinion

    The Sunday Liberal Reader: July 22

    The Sunday Liberal Reader

    This week's Sunday Liberal Reader begins on a somber note. The senseless mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado early Friday morning is yet another reminder of just how much America loves its ...

  • Opinion

    The Sunday Liberal Reader

    The Sunday Liberal Reader

    Many of you out there have often wondered just what goes on in the twisted mind of a Liberal blogger. We're often accused of spouting Liberal “talking points” which is funny because I've...

  • Environment

    Plants with POP

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'

      Spring is just about over, and it has been a good one. But don't let that stop you! If you plan things right, your garden can be just getting started. As we wind our wa...

  • Environment

    Meet Crop Mob Athens

    Volunteers welcome for Crop Mob Athens

      When:  Saturday, June 16, 2 p.m. Where:  Lyndon House Arts Center, 293 Hoyt St. I'm soooooooo excited about this new Athens area organization. My grandparents were f...

  • Environment

    The Gift of Water

    Iris germanica 'Heart of Darkness'

      Can you hear that? That sigh of relief from leaves, roots, gardeners? What a wonderful rainy day today!! Spring has been too early, too warm, too windy, and too dry. But if you cho...

  • Environment

    Uncommon Gardening

    Chionanthus virginicus in flower

      As I begin this blog, I want to try to explain what I mean by "Uncommon Gardener." First, it speaks to "any person who gardens, or who is skilled at gardening." My translation ...

  • Environment

    Spring Babies

      On a recent walk with our dogs, they stirred up a nest of baby rabbits! Fortunately nobody was hurt, and I was able to collect the babies and return them to their nest. What is mor...

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