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3 JULY 2023 AGAINST THE ODDS

I live in one of the least hospitable places for growing a garden; but garden I must. I had started seeds nearly four months ago, prior to moving in with my daughter. I had managed, miraculously, to keep them alive, … Continue reading

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28 JUNE 2023 A PATIENT GARDENER

Creating habitats is a passion of mine. Setting out the birdbath and erecting the bird feeders is generally the first thing I do when moving into a new place. I was concerned that, due to the new development and mostly … Continue reading

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26 JUNE 2023 MINI-PARADISE

I have been putting in a garden for my daughter and therefore, managed to write only one blog last week. I will get back on track writing now, on Mondays and Thursdays, and sharing with you my adventures in the … Continue reading

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19 JUNE 2023 OUR ROOTS

As I am writing this, we are only 48 hours away from Summer Solstice, or Midsummer, the longest day of the year. It is a bittersweet time for me because while it marks the first day of summer, it also … Continue reading

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14 JUNE 2023 AFRAID OF LIVING

Most people, it seems, are afraid of dying. Those who have been conditioned by religious dogma are especially fearful about the end of their lives. You often hear them say that their lives have been “saved;” but whether by Jesus … Continue reading

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12 JUNE 2023 SURRENDER

I managed to write only one blog last week, instead of the usual two on Monday and Wednesday. I was busy implementing a landscaping project for my youngest daughter, for her birthday. I did this amidst unpacking and organizing from … Continue reading

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5 JUNE 2023 OUR PASSIONS

My daughters, and many other people, have not understood my passion for gardening. This; however, is not difficult to understand for those who follow their own passions. A musician, for example, is happiest when he is creating music. An artist … Continue reading

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24 May 2023 RETURNING

Within the past four months, two of my friends have passed away. One was in his early 80’s and the other was only 67. I have another dear friend who is 8 years older than I am. His health is … Continue reading

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22 MAY 2023 TARAXACUM OFFICINALE

Originally native to Europe and Asia, Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion, was brought over to America on the Mayflower. It was used as a food crop and as a medicinal herb. It has now become naturalized throughout most of North … Continue reading

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17 MAY 2023 UNCERTAINTY

Domestication, it seems, has been our human undoing. All other species come into this life knowing exactly what they are to do, or they are taught by a parent, usually the mother. They know what they are supposed to eat … Continue reading

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