Tag Archives: persistence

Persistent Calla Lily

Posted on July 26, 2021 by hernibs

Over twenty years ago we planted a Calla Lily in the yard. It never came up so we planted a Japonica in its place. The Japonica didn’t do well in the spot we planted it so last yearwe transplanted it … Continue reading →

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English Daisies

Posted on June 5, 2019 by hernibs

Daisy (English) Bellis perennis Small Perennial.  Leafless stems to 1 to 6” tall. Flowers in the spring, to 1” across, pinkish or white.  A friend from England gave us a few roots in 2000.  We planted them in one spot … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on December 19, 2017 by hernibs

You can put your roots down anywhere if you’re persistent enough.

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Persistence

Posted on November 25, 2016 by hernibs

Every tree is leafless except for the tip of this one branch on the walnut tree. Even after a furious windstorm the other night, these leaves are holding on for dear life. A wonderful example of persistence, if you ask … Continue reading →

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Press On

Posted on March 28, 2016 by hernibs

PRESS ON! Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is … Continue reading →

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No One Promised Life Would Be Easy

Posted on September 10, 2015 by hernibs
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