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A Week in the Life of a Tree

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

November 8: While coming into work, I noticed that the ornamental fruit trees finally decided to show their color. It seems really late in the season to me. One little tree, which has the most lovely double blooms in the spring … Continue reading →

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First Snow of the Season

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

It’s snowing hard enough and long enough to cover the ground. I can’t wait to see how much falls overnight! The first snow flakes always excite me. The other “adults” look at me like I’m crazy.

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Trying to Get Ready for Winter

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Before the rains came I took the week off of work with the intention of cleaning up the gardens, mowing one last time, putting pots away, repotting my geraniums and other annuals I hope to overwinter…in other words, closing up … Continue reading →

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