Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

Helen Help Us!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I know I should be writing about tomatoes, lettuce, or napping.  It’s Easter Sunday.  It’s also my mother’s birthday and since she has finally decided I could write about her on this blog, I’ve spent more than a few hours … Continue reading →

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Friday Pillow Talk – Betsy Shags A Meatball

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

April is the busiest month in New England.   Everything happens at once and it reaches a point of mania just about now.  Tulips are coming up, forsythia are blooming, the ground is thawed and ready for working, and at least … Continue reading →

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Sea Road

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is Sea Road in Rye Beach, New Hampshire.  It’s beautiful. There’s a house for sale on Sea Road but it’s too big for me.  I don’t need that much space for my aprons and my tomatoes. My dream dirt … Continue reading →

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Digging In

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Tuesday’s weather was just right and it seemed like a good day to work in my Hampton Victory Garden plot.  I forgot my apron (grrr…) and didn’t bring any “garden clothes” so I had to stuff my fancy pants into … Continue reading →

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Dan-vizz Carrots

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I had my biennial eye exam yesterday.  Maybe I tried too hard during the exam; how could I still have 20/20 vision?  I thought I might need some real glasses, but no, I just need a pair of “computer bi-focals.”  … Continue reading →

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John Deere Green

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

My brother and I planned to spend some time together on Saturday, writer to writer, and we planned to meet in Uncle Bob’s garden.  My mother gave Uncle Bob the head’s up that we were coming, to which he said … Continue reading →

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Word To My Cousins

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Today’s post is “word” to my cousins, wherever you are: “The rhubarb is coming.” I know one of my cousins reads my blog (thank you very much, Kaye!) and I’m hoping she’ll tell a few of my other cousins, via … Continue reading →

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Friday Pillow Talk – Lilacs, Tulips, Daffodils, and Daisies

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve gone to Maine a lot lately.  I went to the Portland Flower Show, I went to Portland again to retrieve some forgotten gloves, and this week I had to go to Brunswick for a funeral.  Two weeks ago, while … Continue reading →

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Here’s One Reason

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

To grow your own food… or know a local farmer.

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Eau De Garlic

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I got home from work yesterday, I smelled garlic.  Rich in sulphur, garlic gives off a pungent smell right about this time of year as it starts to rot.    I looked in my garlic basket, squeezed the disintegrating cloves, … Continue reading →

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