Author Archives: Julie-Ann Baumer

The Now And The Not Yet

I’m stuck this morning.  I want to write about gardens and seeds and compost and bright green growing things, but it’s too early.  Literally and figuratively.  Literally, because I write these blog posts before the sun comes up and figuratively, … Continue reading

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Abundance

CSA Day at the Winter Market was terrific!  I picked up some information about the local CSA’s on the Seacoast and have posted the information on the Victory Garden bulletin board. Brookford Farm was selling their own delicious cottage cheese … Continue reading

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Making My List, Checking It Twice

When I was in 7th grade, Mr. Weldon the principle used to tell this old saw about time going by faster and faster with each passing year.  It didn’t seem like it back then but looking at the calendar today, … Continue reading

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Friday Pillow Talk – I Wake Up Screaming!

Once again, I was reading garden books before bed, hoping to inspire pastoral dreams.  Last night it didn’t work and no sheep peacefully grazed on green pastures.  I woke up fitfully, thinking about my day job and why someone should … Continue reading

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Snow Angels

Can you dig it?

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Sprouts

Sprouts have gotten a bad rap in recent years and I want to begin today’s post with a disclaimer that the information I provide to you is editorial in nature and cannot be construed as medical advice.  Any information I … Continue reading

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Ode To A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

According to the calendar tonight is a full moon although the moon has been large and bright for a few nights.  Wikipedia defines the full moon: “Full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the Moon is on the … Continue reading

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We Now Resume Our Regularly Scheduled Programming: Worms

This is a blog about gardening, specifically but not exclusively about gardening in community with other people.  Once in a while, I might get distracted and write about solitary moonlight walks in my hometown, but even on those occasions, I … Continue reading

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Just Right At Home

Just so you know, when I use the word HOME, I mean a little house in a little town in Maine.  It’s just a little ride up the interstate, maybe about 75 minutes north of Portsmouth.  I always sleep peacefully … Continue reading

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Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid

Things like: File your taxes, balance your checkbook, clean your bathroom. Yup.  Zip it.

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