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Tag Archives: Gardening
Dig out the shovels
It’s 25°F this morning here in southern New Hampshire while up north it has dropped to single digits. There is snow forecasted for tomorrow and Friday. Good thing we put the snow stakes in yesterday. If you use the orange … Continue reading
End of October
I labored for three days over a post about last week’s shootings. Before, I could hit publish I then read about a shootout in a McDonalds restaurant. Living in today’s society is like traveling back in time to Dodge City … Continue reading
Posted in New England
Tagged Climate change, Fusion paint, Gardening, Growing zones, Krylon Fusion, Mass shootings, New England, New Hampshire, Pumpkin dip
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Thursday Doors
In 1785, shipping merchant, Jonathan Hamilton, built this Colonial Revival Estate in South Berwick, Maine, overlooking the Salmon Falls River. During the American Revolution, Hamilton expanded his mercantile business to include shipbuilding, timber harvesting, partial ownership of local mills, and … Continue reading
Hello October
Temps have been in the 60’s – great gardening weather. Plants have been moved, shrubs trimmed, plastic fencing is up and anchored, daffodil bulbs planted, and 103 potted plants are in the ground for next year’s plant sale. I have … Continue reading
Posted in New England
Tagged Conversations, Electronic gadgets, Flu shots, Gardening, Smart phones, Social media
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Autumn
We’re having great weather. It’s 46°F right now. The leaves aren’t showing a lot of color yet, but there are spots here and there. I’ve trimmed just about every shrub on the property, and I’m gaining on deadheading my perennials. … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Arborvitae, Fall chores, Gardening, Plant markers, Squirrel Apocalypse, Sunshine Engraving
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Outdoor chores
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
Posted in Gardening
Tagged Autumn, Deer damage, Elysia, Fall chores, Gardening, Mexican sunflower, Milorganite, Talking hydroponics, Tithonia rotundifolia
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September
Time flies because I’m not sure how we got to the second week in September already. We’ve had a couple of days of cool weather and were able to open the windows. That’s a really good thing since several of … Continue reading
Posted in New England
Tagged 9/11, Dwarf dogwood, Fall, Fall chores, Gardening, Hyacinth Bean, Newicks Lobster House, Service cost
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