Roses on the Rhine
As always when I travel, I am on the lookout for herbs – unusual ones, common ones perhaps used in a novel way, and interesting...
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greenwoman6
- Jan 1, 2020
- 3 min
A New Year, A New Adventure
As I sit here at the computer, glancing out the window at the birds hungrily invading my feeders, I am pleased with life in general. I...
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greenwoman6
- May 1, 2019
- 4 min
Veni, Vidi, Didici
I CAME, I SAW, I LEARNED I often hear people complain about the difficulty of learning the Latin names of plants. It can be a daunting...
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greenwoman6
- Feb 1, 2019
- 2 min
February Frolics
February - my least favorite month of the year. Right now, I am tired of winter and looking for spring. February 1 was also known as...
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greenwoman6
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Using Your Herb Harvest before the Frost
We have had a light frost twice already - so the basils and tomatoes have become history. However, there are still herbs that are going...
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greenwoman6
- Sep 1, 2018
- 3 min
Planting for Next Year
It's September, and even though much of the garden is still producing, signs of the winding down of the growing season abound. The nights...
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greenwoman6
- Apr 1, 2018
- 3 min
Aware in April
The work in the greenhouse continues - each day I try to plant or pot up some seedlings. I estimate that I handle the plants at least...
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greenwoman6
- Mar 1, 2018
- 3 min
Merry March?
With thoughts of spring amidst the swirling snow, I am busily planting seeds. The stratified, native seeds have been brought into the...
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greenwoman6
- Jan 1, 2018
- 3 min
A new year and a new beginning
My dream of "living in the woods" has finally become a reality. Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to have a home in the woods,...
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greenwoman6
- Jun 1, 2017
- 3 min
June Bits and Pieces
June is already slipping away. The weather has been rainy, humid, cold, and hot, though not all at the same time. I spent the second...
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greenwoman6
- Nov 1, 2016
- 3 min
A Nod to November
The rains have finally arrived. Too late for many of the crops - most of my fruit is diminshed in size and/or quantity. Almost no plums,...
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greenwoman6
- Jul 1, 2016
- 3 min
Summer Siesta
I have not written for some time now, as things have become even more complicated in my life. Trips - to HSA and IHA conferences, NE...
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greenwoman6
- Jan 1, 2016
- 3 min
A Strange Winter and Early Spring?
At this time of year, there are several signs of spring. I've noticed that the pussy willows have already appeared, and yesterday, I saw...
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greenwoman6
- Dec 1, 2015
- 2 min
October, November and December - wrapping up the year
Well, life has been busy as I wind down the year of 2015. I attended a workshop on "Nurturing Your Botanical Sanctuary" in October. This...
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greenwoman6
- Sep 1, 2015
- 3 min
Summer in September
This year has been full of weather quirks. Summer is reaching into September, with temps in the 80's and high humidity. We have been...
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greenwoman6
- Aug 1, 2015
- 3 min
August, and the living is easy?
The dog days of summer - named for the constellation Sirius which is prominent at this time of year - are here. With it comes the bounty...
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greenwoman6
- Jul 1, 2015
- 2 min
Pollinators in July
July is already upon us, and the bees and other pollinators are busy fulfilling their mission. There is always a swarm of activity...
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greenwoman6
- Jun 1, 2015
- 3 min
Roses Galore - and what you can do with them
It's June, and the roses are fantastic this year, their heavy blooms bending the canes with their weight. Perhaps it was the harsh...
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greenwoman6
- Apr 1, 2015
- 2 min
Finally Spring - April of 2015
The long, long winter is past and we are finally experiencing spring, albeit a little later than usual. One of the first signs were the...
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greenwoman6
- Mar 1, 2015
- 4 min
A Milder March?
I'm hoping that March will be milder than the past month. The snow is still piled higher than I've ever seen here. The cold temps are not...
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