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Hoe there girl

After my hectic morning yesterday, I decided to spend the afternoon in the relative safety of the pasture garden-to-be. Our neighbor came over the other day and harrowed the area for us to help get the clumps of grass and weeds somewhat under control so there is room for the plants we prefer to … Continue reading »

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Temporary thaw

After weeks of below freezing temperatures, rain and bluster, this week started with sun and warmth…aaaah….making working outside a pleasure again.  I don’t know how long it will last, so I’m trying to take advantage.
The only thing in bloom right now is the Asian pear tree which seemed to thrive on the much cooler temperatures.  … Continue reading »

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Man, plants grow quickly!

This is very exciting. We’re already seeing results from our first “fall” planting! Of course, I’ve found this is the easiest part: getting a teensy plant to pop out of the soil. The hard part comes later when you’re trying to maintain the baby fruits, protecting them from weird ailments and … Continue reading »

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