Oh man, has it been a rough summer for the garden! Between a rough June for us healthwise, extended 100* temps and water restrictions on the acequia (curtailment) in July, and a late-to-arrive monsoon season here in the high desert, we’re kicking off August at about 1/5th our original potential…
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Yes, yes there is. . . A hornworm that eats your tomatoes 🙁 On a bright note, the ducks absolutely love them as late afternoon, tasty treats 😉 xoxo, M
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I’ve been reflecting on titles and labels a bit recently. Maybe it’s the transition I’m making as I settle into my new job and introduce myself over and over and over again to people who seem genuinely curious about who I am. . . Or the fact that Kim and I…
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The garden has hit it’s June plateau. You know, that space between prepping and planting and actual harvesting when all that seems to be thriving are the weeds? Yeah, that. But with the garden mostly in (minus some succession sowing and the greens bed I just tore out last weekend that…
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If we were having coffee, I’d greet you with a big hug and thank you for joining me today! We’d settle in for a nice cuppa in the orchard by the acequia and watch the sun dance on the tree tops for a bit before diving into a gentle chat.…
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Never underestimate how deeply the beauty you plant today will brighten someone else’s day tomorrow <3 xoxo, M