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“Putting Down Roots” — Two Years Later

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

A bonus Encore edition of a previous post, just in time for Easter. This post first appeared on this blog February 22, 2017. One downside of moving to a new house, no matter how much you like it, is Starting … Continue reading →

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An Herbal Miracle

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

Usually when I try to grow herbs, they come to a bad end. a) Too much sun, so they scorch on the first hot, sunny day. Or, b) The pots tip over, blocking the plant from the sprinklers, and they … Continue reading →

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Putting Down Roots

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Jan C. Johnson

One downside of moving to a new house, no matter how much you like it, is Starting Over With Your Landscaping. In our old backyard we left a mature Chinese tallow tree, taller than the house. It looks like this … Continue reading →

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FrankenSquash

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Jan C. Johnson

Show of hands: who’s glad to have some warm days mixed into each week? Yep, spring is in the air. My optimistic self drools over seed packets, planning what yummy things I’ll grow this year. But now, while we’re waiting … Continue reading →

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