Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

ByMary Crozier

Happy Saturday from the White Mountains of Arizona! It’s been a few months since we have visited our cabin and no surprise to find cobwebs, lots of yard debris and a tankless water heater that is providing cold water only. Home ownership~a blessing and a curse. This is Finn’s first trip here and he is…

Making Strawberry Rhubarb Pie~A Seasonal Treat
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Making Strawberry Rhubarb Pie~A Seasonal Treat

ByMary Crozier

Depending where you live, fresh rhubarb is typically available from early spring (the end of March or early April) to late spring or early summer (around May or June). Strawberries are in season from mid-May to early July. Combining the tartness of the rhubarb with sweet juicy strawberries is a glorious marriage.  Now is the perfect time…

Exterior Revivals: Before and After of Home Facelifts
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Exterior Revivals: Before and After of Home Facelifts

ByMary Crozier

Who doesn’t love a good Before and After photo, especially when it comes to homes. For nearly 10 years, I found my passion in restoring and remodeling homes in our neighborhood. My business, Picket Fences, would breathe new life into older homes. This concept was long before “flippers” came onto the housing scene. With every…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

ByMary Crozier

What a glorious week, weather-wise. I hope those in other areas of the country experiencing extreme weather are safe. It’s the time of year the snowbirds return to their native habitat and the roads are less crowded and easier to navigate. The palo verde trees are blanketing the ground with their fragrant yellow blossoms. Hollyhocks…

Gardening 101~How to Start Growing Things Yourself
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Gardening 101~How to Start Growing Things Yourself

ByMary Crozier

Someone recently asked me if gardening takes a great deal of time…and I’ve been pondering the question ever since. I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember.   Not only do I find it rewarding, but growing vegetables is a way to teach my children that food doesn’t just appear on a styrofoam tray. …