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The earth awakens

Posted on April 19, 2015 by wonkydonkey

The weather this weekend was spectacular – and so, per usual, I spent most of it outside. I got quite a bit done – got the sidewalk edged, lawn & parking strip mown, some weeds pulled, marigolds planted, a soaker … Continue reading →

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Floral debut

Posted on May 13, 2014 by wonkydonkey

Spring arrived, and the plants are in heaven. Record-breaking rainfalls in March and April led to a couple weeks of really warm weather — and the flora is bursting into bloom everywhere I look. Thank goodness, because the bees are … Continue reading →

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Cautiously optimistic

Posted on March 26, 2013 by wonkydonkey

Spring around here is always a bit of a tease. March is a big unknown – quite often, it’s truly nasty with plenty of bone-chilling wind, rain, sleet, and the occasional snowfall, but interspersed are gorgeously clear days when you … Continue reading →

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