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Yesterday I stopped by a local farm and bought a few pumpkins, I couldn’t resist. We’ve had more squash {mostly butternut} growing in the backyard than pumpkins this year, and the pumpkins we do have back there, well they aren’t quite ready yet so I finally broke down and picked up a few to place Read More >>
Years ago, everyone had a root cellar and because of that, storing produce was fairly simple. While root cellars have gone the way of the dinosaur, you can still store your fruits and veggies so they will last for many months, but you need to know what conditions each items stores best in. How to Read More >>
Hello and Happy Thursday! Yesterday when I woke up it was a delightful 45 degrees outside and let me tell you Bob, fall has arrived here in Maine. I checked the forecast for this weekend and it looks like today will be our last warm day {mid 70’s} and then we are headed straight into Read More >>
Hello Thursday, you’re looking lovely so far. The sunflowers are blooming like mad and the fuzzy bumble bees are HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY! I hope they give the people out on a walk a big smile. The hanging basket is still hanging in there… I haven’t fertilized it at all this summer, just watering it like Read More >>
Hello and Happy Wednesday! How is the zucchini situation at your house? Are you growing zucchinis as big as your pets? How is it that every year I always find at least one giant zucchini hiding under the leaves? I don’t get it. You would think I’d be able to spot them by now. 😉 Read More >>
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