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Fruit to Flower

7/20/2017

There is a buzz in the air. Yes, that’s a good thing. It means that our pollinators are doing their thing. But the buzz is questions being asked: Why are the tomatoes taking so long to ripen? When will the green beans be ready? I know that green beans will be ready 1-2 weeks after they flower. I don’t have a clue for the other vegetables in my garden. I just know the wait seems longer each year. For northern gardeners it can take a big chunk of the summer for a small green tomato to become lush, large, juicy and red. Why?

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Mighty Oaks

7/12/2017

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Oaks are one of our more stately native trees. It's botanical name is Quercus.
Cultures that have come in contact with oaks have created many myths. Here is just a sampling:

It is said that if you can catch a falling Oak leaf you shall have no colds all winter.
Acorns carried in a pocket or bag protect you from storms, getting lost and old age.
Acorns planted in the dark of the moon bring financial prosperity.

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