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Why I Don't Clean Up the Garden in the Autumn
Why I Don't Clean Up the Garden in the Autumn

Colorful leaves crunching underfoot. Pumpkins arranged on the front steps. Gently falling snow.

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Late Summer Garden Update
Late Summer Garden Update

Won’t you join me in the garden today?

As slowly as 2020 seems to be progressing, the summer is certainly speeding past. I can’t quite get my head around the fact that it’s already late August.

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The End of the Season in the Garden -- Reviewing and Planning for Next Year
The End of the Season in the Garden -- Reviewing and Planning for Next Year

We’ve been having cold nights for a while now. We’ve even had snow. Except for a few hardy growers, my garden is finished for the year.

At the end of the season (and in truth, even during the season) I’m looking forward to next year’s garden.

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