Category Archives: Farm

Our Good Neighbors

It’s that time of year when I head out to my gardens to clean off the dead plants and get them ready for winter.  After a couple of heavy frosts, they have finally bit the dust. I have several flower … Continue reading

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Stinkbugs 2.0

Stinkbugs 2.0 Also known as the “kinder, gentler annihilation” has been deferred due to change in weather patterns that have temporarily interrupted the stinkbug population. We had a 30 degree drop in the temps from what we had over the … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Guilt

Pretend I’m Catholic and you’re a priest. We have just stepped inside that box with a curtain (sorry, I don’t know the official name for it—I’m not Catholic.) I say: Forgive me I have sinned. You say: What hast thou … Continue reading

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The Amish Way

One of the coolest things about living where I live (about 45 minutes south of Lancaster, PA) is the frequent sightings of Amish in our area. They are called “The Plain Folks” and I admit it….I still get excited seeing … Continue reading

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Return of the Stink Bugs

South Florida has pythons and Texas has killer bees. If you live in the Northeast you probably have come in contact with our new pestilence called stink bugs. If you don’t have them now…you soon will. They are on the … Continue reading

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Fried Okra and the Holy Trinity

If you are a foodie, like me, you may have heard that folks in New Orleans refer to the blend of onions, celery and bell pepper as the holy trinity—the basis for Cajun cooking. I can get on board with … Continue reading

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