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Posted on October 29, 2021

What’s Growing on in the Garden-October Edition

Time flies when you’re having fun in the garden! I can hardly believe that I am writing another edition of ‘What’s Growing on in the Garden'! Well, let’s dig in! I’ve noticed that my garden chores have switched gears as we reach the end of October; after all, the growing season is fleeting. At this …

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Posted on October 23, 2020

Planting a Piece of History

If I was told that I could only grow one type of vegetable in my garden, I think I would have to choose beans. I'm not sure when my obsession with beans began, but I have been growing them annually in my vegetable garden for the past 13 years. I can't imagine ever leaving them …

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Posted on May 15, 2020

Variety Is the Spice of Life

The phrase 'Variety Is the Spice of Life' implies that interacting with all sorts of people and participating in different activities makes life more enjoyable. William Cowper coined this phrase in 1785 in his poem 'The Task.' He wrote, "Variety is the very spice of life that gives it all its flavor." I love his …

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