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A perplexing spring still produces blooms
May 13, 2010 |In this perplexing spring, daphnes appear on time. And others? Well, there are a few surprises.
The Comfort of “To Do” Lists
May 10, 2010 | | Community | Leisure | Red Squirrel MusingsChristine Thomas takes the next step in the journey of making a life in the country. First up: make a To Do list. Then another. And another….
Pushing the Season
May 6, 2010 | | LeisureGeorge Knowles is tempted to plant frost hardy vegetables early.
In Praise of the Humble Toad
May 3, 2010 | | Environment | Notes from the WildThe mellifluous trilling of toads resonates through our hills at this time of year. The tranquil sound wafting through an open window on a warm mid-spring eve is delightful.
Lilies and Hellebores: early bloomers
Apr 22, 2010 |Liz Knowles pays tribute to the unsung early bloomers: lilies and hellebores.
Garden Candy
Apr 20, 2010 | | LeisureGeorge Knowles enjoys digging in the garden early in the spring. And he finds some treasure: parsnips!
Spring Peepers
Apr 18, 2010 | | Notes from the WildOn warm evenings in April and May our hills awaken to the life affirming voices of spring peepers. Their shrill calls stir the winter weary soul.
Harbingers of Spring
Apr 16, 2010 |Snowdrops are another one of my passions. There is no better harbinger of spring. By Liz Knowles
Tools of the Trade for Vegetable Gardeners
Apr 12, 2010 | | LeisureGeorge Knowles values his vegetable gardening tools. He writes about “the tried and true friends that have stayed with me.”
April is Salamander Time
Apr 9, 2010 | | Notes from the WildDon Scallen introduces us to three species of salamanders that are starting to appear in our hills. The first half of April is salamander time in our hills.
Bang! Spring arrives early
Apr 7, 2010 |GARDENING AT LARKSPUR HOLLOW — A relatively mild winter and this week’s record breaking temperatures have brought everything on in the garden in a rush. By Liz Knowles
Moving Up to the Country
Apr 5, 2010 | | Community | Leisure | Red Squirrel MusingsRED SQUIRREL MUSINGS — In her inaugural blog post, Christine Thomas shares her experience about moving up to the country.