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A Splash Of Summer Color

Posted on August 12, 2013 by

A Splash Of Summer Color was a most welcomed sight when I returned home to New Hampshire for a few days. My day lilies were in full bloom and seemed to be welcoming me home like outstretched arms. When you see … Continue reading →

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The Secret To A Great Tomato

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

The secret to a great tomato is to grow it yourself. Whether you have one pot growing outside your backdoor or a large vegetable garden in the country, there is nothing as rewarding as the flavor of a freshly picked … Continue reading →

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Spring is here…Let’s Start Gardening

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Every season in New England is wonderful but at the end of a very snowy winter, I can’t help but look forward to the warmth of spring, the first flower blossoms opening, and starting seeds for my vegetable garden. Spring … Continue reading →

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The Thrill Of Victory And The Agony Of Defeat

Posted on August 25, 2012 by

You hear the saying “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” often in relation to sports but this year the saying can also apply to my vegetable garden.  At the end of May, I planted heirloom tomato plants … Continue reading →

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The Colors Of Summer

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Towards to end of summer, the gardens at our cottage are a blaze of color. You might say it is their last hurrah. The vegetable garden is just coming into its’ prime with ripening tomatoes and large basil plants whose … Continue reading →

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Let’s Sit In The Shade

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Summer is a lovely time to be in Maine. One of the nicest things is that the weather doesn’t usually get too hot. Our little lakeside cottage is surrounded by trees and there is usually a nice breeze blowing across … Continue reading →

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At Last It Is Finally Summer

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

Summer has arrived in the northern hemisphere. Kids are getting out of school and graduations are being celebrated. Backyard grills are being fired up and picnics planned. Before you take your children to their summer camps and head off on … Continue reading →

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A Rolling Green House

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

A rolling green house was needed as the big day finally arrived! The last frost date had passed at our summer cottage in Maine. The heirloom tomatoes that I started from seed in March had grown big and strong. Now the … Continue reading →

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A Walk On The Wild Side…Wildflowers Of Course

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

You expect spring to be filled with blue skies, delicate blossoms, sweet smells in the warm air and birds chirping. After days and days of gray skies and continuous rain, the sun has finally come out. I thought we should … Continue reading →

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Growing By Leaps And Bounds

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

It is fascinating to plant a tiny seed and watch it grow. I know what you are thinking…she must be some kind of a nut if she thinks watching plants grow is interesting. But if you look at the photos, … Continue reading →

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