Tag Archives: garden

Growing things

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Erin

My blueberry bushes are establishing themselves nicely in their pots, and the straw bales do seem effective for growing things. (One source actually says that mushrooms in the bales are a good sign, as it demonstrates the straw is breaking … Continue reading →

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Spring is in bloom

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Erin

I love spring, and April is lovely here in PA. (By the way, that’s how they talk here — they don’t say the name of the state. They say “P-A.” I must be going native.) The pollen utterly kills my … Continue reading →

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The dogwood has friends

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Erin

About twenty deer just congregated in the yard across the street, passed through our front yard, through our back yard, and on into the yards on the other side of the block. Thus endeth our Friday. How was your day?

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Nothing says Valentine’s Day like more snow

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Erin

If you’ve paid attention to the news this past week (or if you’re on the East Coast yourself), you know about the blizzard this week. I’m getting kind of tired of all the snow days the kids have had (two … Continue reading →

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Same dogwood, different look

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Erin

What a difference a day makes!

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Today’s weather

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Erin

We’re on the lower band of the current storm, which means wintry mix instead of the snow people farther north are getting. We got snow early, followed by sleet and freezing rain. That pretty dogwood I posted yesterday? Snow’s gone, … Continue reading →

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Winter Wonderland

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Erin

It’s pretty to look at, anyway. Not much fun to shovel — and it’s going to be worse after the coming storm dumps ice on top. Just hoping the branches stay off the power lines. This is the dogwood from … Continue reading →

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