Posted on March 8, 2018
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Nor’easter of March 2018. Actually, we’ve had 2 March nor’easters. The second one, on March 7, hit this area hard with around 16″ of heavy snow, but no wind, thank heaven. We didn’t lose power. Much to be thankful about. Today, March 8, the… Continue Reading “Nor’easter of March 2018”
Category: Crabapple trees, Hemlocks, Magnolia, Pear tree, River birch, TreesTags: Crabapple trees, Hemlocks, Magnolia, Pear tree, River birch, Trees
Posted on August 29, 2015
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August dog days. I wish I could say I spent major August time sitting in the shade reading novels. But I didn’t. Various projects imposed themselves upon me, taking me away from the garden and my blog. Dreadful. It has not been the best… Continue Reading “August dog days”
Category: American goldfinch, August, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, European starling, Flowers, Insects, Milkweed, Months, Pear tree, Sulphur, Verbena, Wildflowers, ZinniasTags: American goldfinch, August, Birds, Bumble bees, European starling, Flowers, Milkweed, Pear tree, Verbena, Wildflowers, Zinnias
Posted on June 30, 2015
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Fruits of June. June would not be complete without some mention of the fruits in my garden. Blueberries. Strawberries. Raspberries. Pears. None of them produces in huge quantities. That’s OK with me. I love to snack on berries while working in the garden. It’s… Continue Reading “Fruits of June”
Category: Blueberries, Fruit, June, Months, Pear tree, Raspberries, Strawberries, TreesTags: Blueberries, Fruits, June, Pear tree, Raspberries, Strawberries, Trees
Posted on June 5, 2015
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May work. I don’t have time to write posts. I have garden work to do. The weeds are growing so fast that I can’t keep up with them. The area we mow and call a lawn is due to be mowed yet again. The… Continue Reading “May work”
Category: Blue iris, Columbine, Corn speedwell, Dogwood, Fruit, Garlic, Hairy bittercress, Leeks, Lilac, Magnolia, May, Months, Onions, Pear tree, Peppers, Perennial lupine, Redbud, Sedge, Shrubs, Spiraea, Tomatoes, Trees, Trumpet honeysuckle, Vegetable garden, Vines, Weeds, WildflowersTags: Blue iris, Columbine, Corn speedwell, Dogwood, Gardens, Garlic, Hairy bittercress, Leeks, Lilacs, Magnolia, May, Onions, Pear tree, Peppers, Perennial lupine, Redbud, Sedge, Shrubs, Spiraea, Tomatoes, Trees, Trumpet honeysuckle, Vegetable garden, Vines, Weeds, Wildflowers
Posted on May 11, 2015
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Pear tree (Pearus spp.). This is not an ornamental pear. It’s the old-fashioned kind that bears fruit. It’s old. As you can see, it’s leaning. One day it will fall over like the old apple tree did. Hopefully, nothing will be under it. The blossoms… Continue Reading “Pear tree”
