Category Archives: Weather and Seasons

Moxie’s Slow Burn

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

For Red Sox fans like me, the All-Star break can’t come soon enough.  Something is wrong with this year’s team and in spite of a steady stream of problem solving on sports talk radio, I don’t think things are going … Continue reading →

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Exponential Rain

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It rained a lot last night; I wish I had a cistern to collect all the rain that came down.  Until I build my ultimate water catchment system, the three barrels at Uncle Bob’s will have to do. I planted … Continue reading →

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We Are Zone 6a

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated their “Plant Hardiness Zone Map” this year.  The first update since 1990, this new 2012 version provides greater accuracy and detail.   You can find it here.  The purpose of the Plant Hardiness … Continue reading →

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Ode To A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

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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10 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW to get your Farmer Jones Green Jeans On!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I love gardening and growing things.  Some of my happiest thoughts about living in Hampton, New Hampshire revolve around the Victory Garden.  My very happiest thoughts about growing up in a little Maine town come when I step into my … Continue reading →

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