Tag Archives: Autumn

A walk in the woods

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

I’m struggling with not being outdoors. I know – get over it. It was 29°F this morning when I brewed coffee, and Killington Ski Resort in VT opened up this past weekend. 🙂 Our property borders a wooded area so … Continue reading →

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Denim

Posted on October 28, 2019 by

As we head into November, I had an opportunity to spend Saturday at a gardening conference that included touring a nice pollinator garden and hearing about research based information on the benefits of native plants. We also saw some beautiful … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on October 17, 2019 by

Is this my perfect door or what – a barn, two sliding doors, and two barn quilts. Life is good this Thursday because my friend, Sue, was vacationing in northern New York and grabbed this shot as she went down … Continue reading →

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Transition

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

The fall colors are lovely no matter where you look. I’m guessing the 300,000 leaf peepers in the state are pretty happy with their three-day weekend. The fall chore list is done, tools cleaned, dahlia bulbs stored, and I’ve even … Continue reading →

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That season after summer

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

Fall is here. Even I have to acknowledge it after a couple of frosts. Last Tuesday, we did the update at the nursing home garden by clearing the beds and planting 70 perennials that came from my garden and another … Continue reading →

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Fall gardening

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

Gardening in September is considerably different than summer or spring. It’s house cleaning time – divide, move, rearrange, and clean. I can’t say it’s near as much fun, but I keep thinking about what I do this month I won’t … Continue reading →

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Busy as a bee

Posted on September 9, 2019 by

Well, not quite that busy, but I am fairly busy. 🙂 Last week, I had a MG meeting and a dinner with MGs from a couple of NY counties who were visiting NH. We had some great conversations, and I … Continue reading →

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Outdoor chores

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

Do you have a fall outdoor chore list? I live on almost four acres and mine is long. But, the chore list and a MG project have put some strain on my back. I’ve had to back off a bit … Continue reading →

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Fall Wordless Wednesday

Posted on October 25, 2017 by

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Busy October

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

I’ve been digging, deadheading, mowing, and raking. I’m moving my to-do list along. Are you raking leaves yet? If you live in New England and have maple trees, Ship Foliage in Massachusetts is willing to pay $1 for each perfect red, yellow, and orange … Continue reading →

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