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My name is Lucy Mercer. I’m a writer, a mom, a wife, a daughter, a friend, in no particular order. Or maybe that is a particular order because words are always with me, a phrase or sentence or paragraph continually working itself out in my brain’s endless stream of prose.
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Tomato and Mozzarella Panzanella Recipe
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This is a dynamic list of public gardens I’ve visited over the years. I’ll add editorial copy over time. Let me know your favorite gardens…
Join American Hydrangea Society in Atlanta
If you’re a hydrangea enthusiast and in the Atlanta area, consider joining the American Hydrangea Society. Its speaker lineup includes horticulturists and bestselling authors, and…