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Growing On The High Plains: Tiptoe Through The Topiaries

High Plains Public Radio | By Skip Mancini
Published May 30, 2019 at 10:56 AM CDT
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This art form is not as simple as a stroll through the flowers, but when done right, topiaries can truly animate a garden.

Join Skip on this week’s Growing On The High Plains as she describes her own attempt at transforming one living thing into another living thing, after pondering the role of topiaries through the ages.

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Skip Mancini
Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.
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