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Fruits of the farm: Strawberries
It is the end of July and the berry picking season is winding down. Well, for a little while anyway. Here on the farm we love our berries and it sure is great to just walk around and graze on… Continue reading
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An artists field bag
I have many different hobbies, and keep adding more to my list, but the two hobbies that I’ve done ever since I can remember are music and art. The one I’m focusing on at the moment is art. I’m traditionally… Continue reading
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finding home where you are
The Midwest. The Heartland. Farm Country. I love Iowa. I love Minnesota. Not many people understand me when I start speaking fondly of these places, but I am a transplant–an “Iowegain” living in Arizona. To make it fair, I shake… Continue reading
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My favorite part of working and a lesson for life
I do many different things for my landscaping work but the most rewarding to me is working on neglected gardens. You know, those old ones that are full of weeds but you can still see a few flowers poking out… Continue reading
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Half Done
Starting a blog is a huge deal for me. For starters I have issues with commitment. The idea of doing something and continuing the process is one that I have avoided for years. Examples include my basket of half finished… Continue reading
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New experiences
This whole blogging thing is totally new to me at the moment but I’m sure I will get better at it in time. This is a joint project between myself (farmer and landscape business owner) and a friend in Arizona… Continue reading
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