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Tag Archives: bluebirds
Photo Friday: Seen At The Feeders
Today I thought I would share some photos I got of recent visitors to our bird feeders. The big pileated woodpeckers have been almost daily visitors, and they are quite a sight when they show up since they are so … Continue reading
Harvest Monday March 25, 2024
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Thankfully, my wife is doing better after her bout with Covid and is gradually returning to normal activities. Last week we got our first ‘real’ harvest … Continue reading
Harvest Monday March 11, 2024
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. I got another small harvest from the greenhouse last week of a scallion and some parsley to make a batch of tabouli salad. Parsley is one … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged bird feeders, bluebirds, parsley, scallions, tabouli, woodpeckers
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Harvest Monday February 26, 2024
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. I only had one small but tasty harvest last week – a scallion I pulled for use in soup. I’ve been pulling these fall planted onions … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged bird feeders, bluebirds, daffodils, onions, sourdough bread, woodpeckers
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Looking Back on 2023, By The Month
Today I thought I would recap some of what I did in 2023, in a month by month format. It was a busy year, with a lot happening – including some things which were more enjoyable than other things! My … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged asparagus, bee balm, bluebirds, Christmas, flowers, hot peppers, hot sauce, iris, Maui, neck pumpkins, seed starting, sweet potatoes, tomatoes
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