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Italian Dandelions

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

I admit it, I’m a sucker for something “new” in the seed catalogs.  I say “new” because sometimes an offering has been around for a while, but it didn’t catch my eye at the time, or I wasn’t interested right … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Aug 11

Posted on August 11, 2018 by

  It’s early August in north central Indiana, but it feels more like October!  There was a heavy mist enclosing all of nature, and a dew so heavy that it required rubber boots and a sweater.  Not a leaf was … Continue reading →

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Anniversary!

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

     Yesterday, August 7th marked the 3rd anniversary of my first blog post!  What a surprise and pleasure it has turned out to be!  Nearly 200 posts and 2,000 comments later, I’ve come to cherish each and every one of … Continue reading →

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August pleasures

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

  Admission time….this began as a “Six on Saturday” post, and now it’s Tuesday!  Blame it on my photo card reader dying with no time to go to town for a replacement, or on the elderberries being ready to pick, … Continue reading →

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August possibilities

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

August has never been a favorite month.  It’s a signal that summer is nearly finished.  Most gardens are winding down.  Over the years at my herb farm, it was always the most disappointing business-wise.  Few people wanted to purchase plants … Continue reading →

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July in Review

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

  July has been a fun month, although there were really, really hot dry days mixed in with a few cool “September feel” days, and now ending with two days of lovely, gentle soaking rains.  The weather always seems to … Continue reading →

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Coming back…

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

  after vacation is always a let-down.  While you were away, the weeds had a field day, inviting all their friends to join them in paths that were neat and tidy before you left!  A big storm that went through … Continue reading →

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