During the summer the first thing that comes to mind when I think of the colors yellow and black are the big bumble bees that buzz around my garden. Sometimes they hover in the air over my head...
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The conveniences of our modern society are often something we take for granted. Supermarkets and other stores are generally within relatively reachable distances so it is sometimes hard to imagine...
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Gladiolus gets its name from the Latin word for sword. This plant is often referred to as the flower of gladiators. Legend claims that ancient warriors wore the corms around their necks to help...
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What is a summer barbecue or clambake without corn on the cob? Whether it is boiled, steamed, or grilled nothing tastes quite as good as a fresh ear of corn. Tomatoes get a lot of votes as a...
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Throughout history, the color purple has been associated with royalty. During the time of ancient Rome it was the color of the robe worn by the Caesars and today it is still used by the British...
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This month we have a recipe that uses Peas. There is evidence that Peas are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables with evidence that they were used as a food source as far back as ancient...
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Last week we shared some time-saving tips for your vegetable garden. If you missed that article you can click on this link to review it. There are some tips we suggested in last month’s...
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I suspect that you’re probably in the same boat as I am. Between late hours at the office or the work you bring home with you and family commitments there never seems to be enough time to get...
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