@mariekung@growers.social
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May 09, 2026
Marie Kung
@mariekung@growers.social
This account is focused on my efforts to grow things in support of the humans and animals living around the house. Header pic: a grouping of crocus flowers, five purple-and-white striped and one white, in a leaf-mulched bed Profile pic: Me striking a casual explorer's pose- flat hand up, shading over the hat brim to look out into the distance- next to a Thomas Dambo wooden troll sculpture so large only the legs are visible.
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80F in early spring and 30F in late spring results in frost-damaged peas and frost-damaged Joe Pye (Eutrochium fistulosum). Luckily, plants are tough. #NativePlants #gardening #NorthernIllinois
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@mariekung@growers.social
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May 02, 2026
Marie Kung
@mariekung@growers.social
This account is focused on my efforts to grow things in support of the humans and animals living around the house. Header pic: a grouping of crocus flowers, five purple-and-white striped and one white, in a leaf-mulched bed Profile pic: Me striking a casual explorer's pose- flat hand up, shading over the hat brim to look out into the distance- next to a Thomas Dambo wooden troll sculpture so large only the legs are visible.
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The wild geraniums (Geranium maculatum) are 3x larger than last year. I'm also finding their catapulted seeds germinating all over lol. I'm glad they're in a happy place. Such lovely color and doing great in part shade. #gardening #NorthernIllinois #NativePlants #BloomScrolling
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@mariekung@growers.social
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Apr 14, 2026
Marie Kung
@mariekung@growers.social
This account is focused on my efforts to grow things in support of the humans and animals living around the house. Header pic: a grouping of crocus flowers, five purple-and-white striped and one white, in a leaf-mulched bed Profile pic: Me striking a casual explorer's pose- flat hand up, shading over the hat brim to look out into the distance- next to a Thomas Dambo wooden troll sculpture so large only the legs are visible.
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Requesting #gardening advice. I want to try potatoes this year but it has been so rainy. I'm reluctant to put the seed pieces in. Am I being too cautious? More storms are coming in this week. #NorthernIllinois
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@mariekung@growers.social
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Apr 12, 2026
Marie Kung
@mariekung@growers.social
This account is focused on my efforts to grow things in support of the humans and animals living around the house. Header pic: a grouping of crocus flowers, five purple-and-white striped and one white, in a leaf-mulched bed Profile pic: Me striking a casual explorer's pose- flat hand up, shading over the hat brim to look out into the distance- next to a Thomas Dambo wooden troll sculpture so large only the legs are visible.
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A weekend of almosts in #NorthernIllinois. Hit 80F and the bees are out but the plants aren't ready for them yet. Pictured: marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) and tulips. #gardening #NativePlants
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@mariekung@growers.social
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Mar 30, 2026
Marie Kung
@mariekung@growers.social
This account is focused on my efforts to grow things in support of the humans and animals living around the house. Header pic: a grouping of crocus flowers, five purple-and-white striped and one white, in a leaf-mulched bed Profile pic: Me striking a casual explorer's pose- flat hand up, shading over the hat brim to look out into the distance- next to a Thomas Dambo wooden troll sculpture so large only the legs are visible.
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I now know the plantain-leaved sedges (Carex plantaginea) will provide the first flowers of the #garden. Eventually, the rabbits move on to other meals but these sedges are very popular right now. #NativePlants #gardening #NorthernIllinois #BloomScrolling
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@mariekung@growers.social
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Mar 23, 2026
Marie Kung
@mariekung@growers.social
This account is focused on my efforts to grow things in support of the humans and animals living around the house. Header pic: a grouping of crocus flowers, five purple-and-white striped and one white, in a leaf-mulched bed Profile pic: Me striking a casual explorer's pose- flat hand up, shading over the hat brim to look out into the distance- next to a Thomas Dambo wooden troll sculpture so large only the legs are visible.
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Took off some leaf mulch layers over the garlics about two weeks ago. Put a layer or two back today. Here comes a freeze. #gardening #NorthernIllinois
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