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I don't think there was any other word that struck more dread in me as a child during the long, hot days of summer than "weeding". I was finally free from school and lessons and thought my time was now mine to do whatever I chose to, ride my bike around the block with a posse of other children, play in the park, build epic castles and cities in the massive sand box in our backyard, climb trees, and wander fields....

Weeding I don’t think there was any other word that struck more dread in me as a child during the long, hot days of summer than “weeding”. I was finally free from school and lessons and t…

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Do you see them? Those tiny sprouts starting in the soil? I seeded Esmerelda Head Lettuce the other day and watered them and covered them with cardboard. For anyone reading this who is in Southwestern Manitoba you may already know that the meteorologists have been predicting a drought coming our way for the summer of 2021, and maybe beyond. I'm not going to pretend that I am some Pintrest-worthy gardener or farmer by any means....

Protection Do you see them? Those tiny sprouts starting in the soil? I seeded Esmerelda Head Lettuce the other day and watered them and covered them with cardboard. For anyone reading this who is in Southwest…

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I must admit that spring is my least favorite season. Why? Just look at the picture above. In spring the snow has melted leaving flattened grasses and leaves that have all colour drained out of them from the long prairie winter. The skies are often a washed-out dull grey and cloudy. The plants that have survived the sleepy dormancy of winter are in the process of regenerating, sending out new roots and shoots, forming new buds holding the promise of green leaves and blossoms and fruit....

Waiting I must admit that spring is my least favorite season. Why? Just look at the picture above. In spring the snow has melted leaving flattened grasses and leaves that have all colour drained out of the…

Would be so fun to go back! It's been awhile.

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