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Bicycle Joy

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Benjamin

We tugged our bicycles out of the garage, pumped up the tires, greased the chains and took ’em for a spin on a lovely spring day not long ago. The sun was shining down from a sky as blue as … Continue reading →

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Heralds of Spring

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Benjamin

Crocus, hyacinth, and jonquil are springing up all around us, letting us know, with what we hope is certainty, that the long winter has receded. The daylight hours are beginning to stretch, giving us a few more minutes outside in … Continue reading →

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English Peas

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Benjamin

For many of us, English Peas, Snow Peas and Sugar Snap Peas are the sweet, sweet taste of spring. Planted as soon as the ground can be worked, these little beauties grow like mad and taste so good they barely … Continue reading →

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C’mon, Spring, c’mon!

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Benjamin

Sunny, mild days are making our hands itch to get out in the garden but a little snowstorm heading toward the Ohio River Valley reminds us that it’s still March. Still, we take the opportunity to prune a little here … Continue reading →

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First Day of Spring

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Benjamin

The Vernal Equinox has finally arrived so today the amount of daylight is equal to the amount of darkness…or something like that. More importantly, it means spring is here. We may still have some cold temperatures and perhaps even snow … Continue reading →

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