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The Harvest Begins

I had plans to plant the large Plot Against Hunger this weekend, but it rained into early afternoon, so my volunteers and I did other things. Once it had cleared I went to the garden and cleaned my flower borders … Continue reading

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More Paradise: A Nice Lunch, Warmth, and the First Radishes!

I started this weekend having lunch on Saturday with some friends. We went to Old Angler’s Inn on the C&O Canal and had a lovely time on their terrace with catkins of oak pollen falling on us. Luckily no one … Continue reading

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The Garden Blossoms

Things are popping in the garden, beginning with blossoming columbines and budding irises.  I worked three hours on Saturday in my plot, weeding and planting. In spite of my very bad watering habits (depending on the rain), things are growing … Continue reading

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