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Nobel Prize Won by French Author

According to the Associated Press, “French novelist Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio has won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Literature“.

He will receive the award, when it is handed out on December 10, 2008, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Congratulations to a brilliant author!

Wonders of the Downside

The cone flower’s petals are in a constant state of looking on the downside on life, as their perky heads stand upright. They love sunny garden spots, and thrive on the sun’s rays. They can tolerate dry heat, light shade, and don’t need constant watering. When watering them, good drainage is important.

Their cone-shaped heads are usually vibrant in tone, and contrasts with the petals of the flower. They are a hardy blossom, blooming through December or January, depending when frost occurs. They are self-sowing, and can reproduce or propegate them from seeds.

The cone flower is not only popular for its vibrant beauty in the garden, but also for what some claim is their herbal or medicinal use…and is known as Echinacea in its herbal form.

~~Notes From the Garden