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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier May 16, 2026May 17, 2026

This past week was one of those full and happy stretches that began with a marvelous Mother’s Day and somehow ended with a freshly painted hen house. Funny how a week can feel quiet in the moment, yet when I meander for this post, I am reminded how much goodness fills the days here at…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier November 1, 2024November 2, 2024

November. The 11th month of 2024. Already. Happy Saturday Meanderings day. I love writing this post and I cannot tell you how delighted I am when you take the time to share your thoughts and perspective. Honestly, your comments make my day. So on this first post of November, I want to thank you for…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier July 19, 2024July 20, 2024

Welcome to Saturday Meanderings where we chat about all good things this week. I was unable to post last Saturday because we were traveling (secretly) to Chicago to surprise our son. Plus last week is one filled with chores and who wants to share that! But this week, we have happy good news to share,…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier July 22, 2022July 23, 2022

Happy sweltering Saturday! Typically we travel a lot over the summer, but there have been a few surprises with us staying closer to home this year. Normally, I stop thinking about the garden in June and let it go fallow. But this year it is still producing. Any day now I will be picking watermelon…

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Composting 101
ByMary Crozier April 1, 2020August 19, 2023

Since we are all staying at home for the next 30 days, it is the perfect time to start composting. Your family’s trash can be easily and inexpensively turned into organic plant food. About 30% of what we throw away can be used to make your own rich fertilizer. We have been composting here at…

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