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February 2020: Monthly review

Posted on March 2, 2020 by carolee

Overall, February was a wet, gloomy month. The gardens showed very little change. When it wasn’t snowing, it was raining. Of 29 days, the sun shown on Ground Hog Day (of course) and three others (when the ground was snow-covered.) … Continue reading →

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January 2020: Monthly review

Posted on February 3, 2020 by carolee

Still having trouble remembering to write “2020.” Keep thinking it’s a vision descriptor rather than a year, and as I dwell on that mental block, it seems possibly related to another block: I have no vision for 2020! All through … Continue reading →

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December in Review

Posted on December 30, 2019 by carolee

December started off cool and dreary, so we were happy to escape to Tuscany for a while. By the time we returned Christmas decorations were everywhere, so I had to hurry to get the snowmen and garlands placed in the … Continue reading →

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November in Review

Posted on December 1, 2019 by carolee

Impossibly true, but another month has passed! November was a mixed bag weather-wise, with record cold early in the month, two snowfalls and a few days in the upper 50’s tucked here and there. There were wicked winds with 60mph … Continue reading →

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October in Review

Posted on November 4, 2019 by carolee

October always brings the biggest, fastest transition in the potager. Early in the month, the beds are still lush and full. Production is still high and the preserving of the produce fills more time than the gardening. The only planting … Continue reading →

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September in Review

Posted on October 3, 2019 by carolee

There is an old adage that says “Whatever the weather on the first day of September, the rest of the month you’ll see!” Well, not so for 2019’s September. While it rained on the first day, the rest of the … Continue reading →

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August in Review

Posted on September 8, 2019 by carolee

Yet another month has flown by at warp speed. We’re already a week into September, and I’m just now posting last month’s review! As I’ve stated in recent posts, timely rains have continued throughout the summer. Instead of turning hot … Continue reading →

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July: Monthly Review

Posted on August 4, 2019 by carolee

July was an excellent month, with enough rain that the only watering required were the pots and containers. In fact, the garlic, onions, and shallots did not appreciate all the rains, and began to rot before they were truly ready … Continue reading →

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March in Review

Posted on March 31, 2019 by carolee

The final day in March, a month entered with high hopes and big plans after a frigid January and a very dismal February. The photo taken this morn says it all, “Not much progress.” Let’s hope it’s the final … Continue reading →

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February in Review

Posted on February 28, 2019 by carolee

Our high hopes for February expressed last month were not included in Mother Nature’s plans. Out of 28 days, there were only 7 with any sunshine. Temperatures remained so cold that schools were cancelled some days. Some days were snowy … Continue reading →

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