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Posted on February 24, 2023

Grooving in the Garden

Music has woven itself into the fabric of our society. At times it moves us to tears. At others, it makes us smile, always capable of taking us through the whole gambit of emotions. It can connect us to our moods and get us in touch with everything we feel at a given moment. Music …

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Posted on September 2, 2022

What’s Growing on in the Garden: August 2022

It's hard to believe that we are starting to close the door to summer and are about to welcome the fall season. But, I'm not going to lie; I'm ready for the cooler temperatures that the change of seasons will bring, making garden tasks much more enjoyable. This growing season has been challenging to say …

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Posted on July 1, 2022

What’s Growing on in the Garden: June 2022

What a busy month June has been! With the school year closing, there were final soccer games, concerts, field trips, recitals, and competitions to attend with our son. I didn't know if I was coming or going half the time! So during this busy month, I tried to squeeze in as much time as possible …

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Posted on April 29, 2022

What’s Growing on in the Garden: April 2022

It's almost May, one of the busiest times of the growing season for those gardeners in my neck of the woods. There are many items on the to-do list, from sowing seeds to caring for seedlings and harvesting early bloomers. Add to this the big job of garden cleanup from weeding, preparing the beds, scrubbing …

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Posted on March 25, 2022

What’s Growing on in the Garden: March 2022

It’s officially Spring! At least according to the calendar on our wall. So, I’m saying goodbye, winter, and hello garden season! It‘s finally time to get my hands back into the soil, and I couldn’t be happier. All that time spent planning, seed shopping, and dreaming of the garden over those long, cold winter days …

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Posted on December 3, 2021

What’s Growing on in the Garden: November Edition

After taking a week off to enjoy the holiday, spend time with family, and celebrate my birthday, we are back with the final edition of 'What's Growing on in the Garden' for the season. It was nice to take some time to relax and reflect on what I'm thankful for, which, it turns out, is …

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Posted on August 27, 2021

What’s Growing on in the Garden-August Edition

It’s hard to believe that another month has passed so quickly, but here I am writing the August edition of ‘What’s Growing on in the Garden.’ Just as in July, it has been a busy month, as chores such as weeding, watering, and harvesting continued to occupy most of my time. These peak summer months …

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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 July 24, 2020

Garlic and Shallots, Oh My!

To my knowledge, I do not have a problem with vampires or werewolves, and yet, garlic is one of my absolute favorite plants to grow in the vegetable garden. Early European folklore had believers wearing garlic around their necks, hanging it in windows, and rubbing it on keyholes and chimneys to ward off evil. I …

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Posted on April 6, 2020April 9, 2020

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four

Ahh, potatoes, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. It is potato planting time here in the Northeast, and my first seed potatoes have just arrived in the mail. I am excited to get planting, as thoughts of harvesting these culinary treats in a few months fill my head. I am not …

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