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Poppies for Memorial Day
Posted on May 26, 2025 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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This is from The Farmers Almanac:
 
Poppy Flower Memorial Day Symbolism
 
In addition to eternal sleep, the poppy has signified remembrance and hope through history. Today, poppies carry a message of peace with an underlying sentiment of soldier's sacrifice as they tend to grow on war-torn fields. Following the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century and again after WWI, red poppy flowers began popping up around. They were often the first type of vegetation to regrow on the destroyed battlefields, which were rich in lime deposits, due to the rubble. This provided optimal soil for their growth. War veteran John McCrae's famous poem, "In Flanders Field," mentions the poppies.
 
I hope you have a memorable Memorial Day.  
 
 
 
You Asked for It!!
Posted on May 10, 2025 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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I got to spend my birthday with my sisiter, Linda.  She is the "big" sister, but as you can see:  I am definitely bigger.  Linda reads this blog every day, and often comments.  She is my number one fan, and I am happy for you to meet her.  She is a kindred spirit, a role model, and a gardening buddy.
 
HAPPY TO BE BACK!!!
 
 
I am Taking a Break
Posted on April 23, 2025 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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Today is my birthday, and for a special present I am in Virginia with my three sisters.  
 
I won't be writing for about a week, but I hope you will rejoin me in May.  I'll be back in the garden then.
 
 
HAPPY GARDENING!!!
Repainting the Pallet Flag
Posted on April 11, 2025 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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Last week we repainted the pallet flag, and when we got ready to move it back to its spot, I noticed a curious skink hanging out.  I guess he liked the job we did, because he stayed on it the whole time we were carrying it back.
 
We like it too.  
 
 
HAPPY SPRING!!!
Spring Haybale
Posted on April 10, 2025 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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Look how our neighbors transformed the haybale.  Life is good here in the mountains.
 
 
HAPPY SPRING!!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Posted on March 17, 2025 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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Look how our clever neighbors transformed the Christmas camper into an Irish camper.  They decorated it for Valentines Day too, but I forgot to take a picture of it then.  Sorry.  
 
The haybale always makes us happy as we drive into the neighborhood.  I hope it makes you smile too.
 
 
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!
Winter is Back
Posted on February 21, 2025 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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I thought you'd like to see what's happening here.
 
We had a couple inches of snow on Wednesday, but it all melted by lunchtime.  And I was very surprised when I woke up on Thursday to more snow!!!  The temperature was 15 degrees, with a wind chill of 2!!!!  I did NOT go out to take a picture at that time.  I waited a while, and got this picture of more snow coming down.  
 
It wasn't enough to get out the sled or build a snowman, but both Wednesday and Thursday were beautiful days in the mountains.  
 
WISH YOU WERE HERE!!!
We Had Our Maple Tree Cut Down Yesterday
Posted on February 8, 2025 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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Our beautiful maple tree died a few years ago.  We had Lopez cut out the canopy a couple years ago, and yesterday we had him come and take it all the way down.  He estimated the tree at 60 years old.  We will certainly miss its beauty and its shade.  
 
What an amazing character:  Abraham Lopez!!!  He climbed up into the tree and took it out piece by piece.  The main portion of the tree may have been rotted, so he did the work from the smaller section.  Stand by for this:
 
 
He cut the main part of the tree from this angle.  I'm not sure I can stand on terra firma at this angle.  But he did it, and the tree is gone.  Well, its parts are still on our property, but it isn't standing next to the garden, waiting to fall down.  
 
I hope you will call Lopez Tree Service for your next tree removal;  his company is listed under Neighbors sharing, vendors.   He is a gem.
 
 
HAPPY FEBRUARY!!!
 
 
SNOW!!!
Posted on January 31, 2025 9:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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We went for a walk yesterday, and saw several patches of snow and ice still!!!
 
It's been three weeks since our big snow, and it is still hanging around.  Does that mean it's waiting for more?  I doubt it;  for the upcoming weekend and all next week the predictions are for highs in the 60s.  
 
We will take it, and be happy.
 
HAPPY WINTER!!!
 
 
 
 
George Clearing Our Road
Posted on January 16, 2025 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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It snowed here on Friday, and I took this picture the following Tuesday.  Some of our roads were still covered with snow and ice.  And there is still lots of snow on the ground.  So George was out on his tractor clearing what he could.  
 
We tried walking, but it was too treacherous, and I fell a couple times.  Not good!!!  I'm OK, but, just to be safe, we are staying inside until the roads are clear of ice.  
 
Overnight lows are predicted to be in the teens through next week, so we probably won't be going anywhere any time soon.  That's OK, I am happy staying home.   
 
 
HAPPY WINTER!!!
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