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Bloom

As long as we are persistent in our pursuit of our deepest destiny, we will continue to grow. We cannot choose the day or time when we will fully bloom. It happens in its own time. Denis Waitley

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Flower of the Day Challenge

Here is my entry for the Flower of the Day Challenge. I love it when my iris start blooming. I have a variety of colors, so every day or two I get to see new blooms.

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Cutting the Cord – or at least getting closer!

Frugality is one of the most beautiful and joyful words in the English language, and yet one that we are culturally cut off from understanding and enjoying. The consumption society has made us feel that happiness lies in having things, … Continue reading

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Happiness!

Do what makes you happy, be with who makes you smile, laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.                                 … Continue reading

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When Mother Nature gives you sunflowers…

…don’t try to transplant them!!! Every time I start to think I’m a Master Gardener, Mother Nature, life, karma, what have you, sends me a very clear message that I’m just a little gardening novice in the grand scheme of … Continue reading

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Ahhh, Kohlrabi!

Last night I finally harvested my three kohlrabi plants.  After doing some research, I realize I probably should have done it last week.  The ideal size for taste is approximately a 2-3 inch diameter. I brought two of the kohlrabi … Continue reading

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New iris blooming!

“It pleases me to take amateur photographs of my garden, and it pleases my garden to make my photographs look professional” ~ Robert Brault “I never had any other desire so strong, and so like to covetousness, as that one … Continue reading

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