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Glazed

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Eliza Waters

Saturday night’s storm left every leaf and twig glazed with ice. With the temperatures dropping and predicted to stay below freezing for the rest of the week, ours will be a glittery, winter wonderland for a while.    

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Deck the Halls

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Eliza Waters

The surprise snow storm on Thanksgiving gifted us with a lot of windfall, as many branches broke, unable to hold the heavy, wet snow, leaving the ground scattered with debris. The timing was perfect, saving me from having to cut … Continue reading →

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Life during Dormancy

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Eliza Waters

In late November and early December before snow comes to transform the land, the garden seems dull and boring. Almost everything has died down to various shades of brown, from tan to rust to near black or gray. Evergreens provide … Continue reading →

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