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A completely bearable, beautiful wet summer we have had so far! Since we’ve had no need to turn on the sprinkler system yet, last night was the first time this year that I dragged a hose out and watered a dry patch of lawn. Believe me when I say, this is unheard-of! After a late Spring warmup and some dismaying hail storms early on that defoliated or bruised much of the garden, things are finally looking pretty nice.
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Pruning fire blight off the apple tree.
Unless you prune during the winter, pruning utensil blades must be wiped off with rubbing alcohol between Each And Every Cut.
This is half of what came off:
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On her quinceañera:
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This tiny being – a wee chickadee – quietly completed its circle of life within the safe boundaries of our backyard.
We must honor our fellow Earthly travelers.
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Out and about for the joy of it, soaking in Summertime at a beautiful nature space, with my Mom. It was really a special day. Our eyes were even treated to male and female Cedar Waxwings, as well as male and female American Goldfinches. And many, many irresistible baby bunnies!!
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