Tag Archives: garden

Cease and desist

Posted on 7 July 2014 by pattiblaine

Jack D. Rabbit Sometime visitor to my backyard Upstate New York Re: Cease and Desist Harassment Dear Jack D. Rabbit, I am writing to you this letter to document a period of harassment I have received from you beginning 31 … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Halloween cookies

Posted on 21 October 2013 by pattiblaine

Here we are, deep in October and well on our way to Halloween, so I have set aside all the other holiday cookie recipes in The Joy of Cookies and baked something more appropriate to the season. I was compelled … Continue reading →

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In the garden

Posted on 21 September 2013 by pattiblaine

For several weeks I have been meaning to write a bit of nonsense regarding the month of August. I even took several photos I hoped would be worth sharing. Unfortunately, while August is a month I am increasingly enamored with … Continue reading →

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Pastine al miele

Posted on 23 August 2012 by pattiblaine

Monday of this week, I chained myself to the kitchen. And by chained, I mean I put on an apron and a good attitude and I worked from shortly after breakfast until evening, baking cookies and peeling tomatoes. It has … Continue reading →

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A year slipped by… as did half a month

Posted on 18 October 2011 by pattiblaine

According to my records, I began this blog adventure a year ago yesterday. A belated happy blogiversary to me! Or whatever it is that I was supposed to say re: that. Also according to my records, I began a newsy … Continue reading →

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Rampaging zucchini! And other garden matters

Posted on 28 September 2011 by pattiblaine

The zucchini has run amok. It starts in the furthermost corner of one vegetable bed, runs out into the lawn and around a second bed, has made its way into the third bed and is taking over the spent strawberry … Continue reading →

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Ruminations on legumes and locusts

Posted on 20 August 2011 by pattiblaine

This past spring I ordered seeds from Hudson Valley Seed Library, an excellent seed source I learned about a couple of years ago from a friend who lives in Australia when she surprised me with a membership (art packs are … Continue reading →

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Mixed feelings

Posted on 6 November 2010 by pattiblaine

It’s complicated. I like this season but with reservations. Don’t misunderstand me. I love the colors. I am fond of color and they are so beautiful at this time of year. Even the brown and wet bits. There is nothing … Continue reading →

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