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Humid Heroes
Lynne Irons
It is difficult to maintain a cheerful nature in hot and humid weather. I suppose it’s great for beachgoers.
12:14 pm, July 20, 2017
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Rainstorms and Fava Beans
Lynne Irons
I take full responsibility for the errors in last week’s column. As most of you know, I hand-write on Tuesdays and my editor is kind to swing by my...
8:52 pm, July 12, 2017
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Rambling Roses and Dried Peas
Lynne Irons
I had a water crisis last week. The well at my big garden failed for over a week.
10:57 am, July 6, 2017
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Keeping Up with the Vegetable Garden
Lynne Irons
Last year there were very few hydrangea flowers. They had budded and were hit with a late freeze.
4:48 pm, June 28, 2017
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Barn Swallows and Bumper Pea Crop
Lynne Irons
I have been very happy in the cool damp days at the beginning of the week. It has been perfect planting weather.
4:49 pm, June 21, 2017
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Digging the Dogwoods
Lynne Irons
I’m not a big fan of hot and humid weather especially when it comes so quickly after cold and rainy.
10:58 am, June 15, 2017
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Poppy Parade and Pest Battles
Lynne Irons
There is quite a bit of complaining about the weather lately. It does seem that we have had plenty of rain.
4:40 pm, June 7, 2017
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Garden Discoveries
Lynne Irons
My vegetable garden has completely gotten away from me. Last fall I planted winter rye in several beds.
2:35 pm, June 1, 2017
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Plant Zones and Spirea Memories
Lynne Irons
It is rather remarkable that we have so many different plant zones on our tiny piece of land.
9:56 am, May 25, 2017
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Pre-Summer Garden Panic
Lynne Irons
I’m the opposite of most people. I do not mind cool, wet days spent in a garden.
1:27 pm, May 17, 2017
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High Spring Hijinks
Lynne Irons
I’m not one to complain about the chilly, cloudy weather. It gives me less anxiety about all the tasks at hand.
1:30 pm, May 11, 2017
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Thwarting Pests and Working in the Rain
Lynne Irons
I’ve been working outside like a crazy person and most mornings my arms and legs do not work.
5:07 pm, May 3, 2017
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