Category Archives: Minimalist

The Sundrops

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m not sure why I thought these flowers were “primroses.” They’re “sundrops” and there’s a difference. There’s a difference.

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Hosta Negotiations

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Oh wait, you were looking for “hostage negotiations?” Sorry about that. Carry on.

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Counting Sheep

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Or goats, if you prefer. It’s good to escape to the country every once in a while.

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We Don’t Always Go to Market Basket

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For kicks, we sometimes go to Whole Foods. Each time we’ve gone, I’ve looked fondly at the $8.99 per pound “hot bar.” I’d never given in to it until recently. “I didn’t think tofu could be that tough,” said … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Everyday

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This spring I’ve been overwhelmed by the magnificently beautiful things around me, more lovely than last year. Creation everywhere.

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The Lost Columbine

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

There is a hill garden on my property; it runs along the road. This spring will be the first time I’ve really “gotten to it” and analyzed what’s there. It’s almost sunrise, or the gardening hours. Tomorrow, I’ll take a … Continue reading →

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A Few More Tulips

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This will be my second “full” spring here in this house and garden; for the last two autumns, I’ve planted a few more bulbs. These are my new favorites. (P.S. Happy belated birthday to blog reader Carol, who celebrated one … Continue reading →

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged Allen Sterling & Lothrop, tulips | 3 Comments

Visions of Moonflowers

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I direct-sowed some moonflower seeds last summer but they came to nothing. One seed packet says “do not transplant well.” We’ll see.

Posted in Minimalist | Tagged growing moonflowers | 2 Comments

Escape to Mitford

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve been escaping to Mitford, thanks to the arrival of a box of books in the mail. It’s my life, not a magazine.

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Tomorrow, Caribou

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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