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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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My Afternoon Walkabout
ByMary Crozier November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

When the children were small, we would walk the entire property every afternoon. My son and I would have “who can pick the largest kumquat” contests in the orchard. I miss those days 🙁 My daily walkabout is not only a chance to get outside, but a way to free myself from technology, projects and…

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Our Pets
ByMary Crozier May 30, 2018May 30, 2018

Until one has loved an animal a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. Anatole France I find it interesting that some people love animals and others not. Is that determined during childhood? My very first dog was a beagle named Cocoa. When I was in 2nd grade, Cocoa went missing. While looking out the window of…

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