Monthly Archives: February 2023

Flowers That Shirk Their Duty

Small but plentiful sedum flowers offer a bee buffet Why Pollenless Plants Are Pointless In recent years, gardeners have found more and more sunflower seed packets labeled as ‘pollen free’ and ‘best’ for cutting. It’s certainly true that pollen-free blossoms … Continue reading

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Be Prepared And Bring A Book

Add transporting books to your to-go bag! Preparing For Whatever I may have mentioned before that I have a dozen ex-sisters in law (long story). I’m still in touch with a few, including one who was recently discussing which books … Continue reading

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Simple & Natural Cures From The Garden

Sunny calendulas make excellent salve and bees adore them Colds, Flu, and Covid Oh sigh, it’s chicken soup time again (a vegetarian version works too). Despite (or maybe because of) the general relaxing of pandemic rules and prohibitions, a lot … Continue reading

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The Power Of Natural Magic

When losing a tooth was cause for celebration… Remembering Wonder Since the continuing rain and bitter winds are still limiting my outdoor time, my fleeting glimpses of the garden feel more precious than ever. Because I’m not out there every … Continue reading

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