Tag Archives: collards

Mother Nature’s Calendar

Posted on September 24, 2021 by maryannniemczura

The calendar said it was the first day of Autumn this week.  Signs abound in our neck of the woods. Colorful leaves on the neighbor’s sugar maple. Buds are about to open on our Montauk daisies. Apples keep falling off … Continue reading →

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Last of the Golden Beets

Posted on January 1, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Family visited at Christmas time. We harvested collards and golden beets from our garden to accompany the main dish.  How satisfying to enjoy our garden’s bounty.  As we welcome the New Year 2021 with temperatures in the 30s, we look … Continue reading →

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Basking in New Freedoms

Posted on August 29, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Basking in New Freedoms now that I am retired is wondrous. Finding myself with time to enjoy nature and its wonders without the routines of school this fall is enjoyable. Smugly I lie down for naps whenever I want. Continue reading →

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