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Butternut Squash Casserole

Butternut Squash Casserole

Butternut Squash and Duxelles Casserole I have to admit when I think of casseroles I think of something, something and noodles.  Vegetarian...

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Flowers

Hells Bells

Hells Bells

Where are my photos?  hmm,  I seem to be having temporary photo issues.  Speaking of bells, ever grow Bells of Ireland?  Strange green plant...

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Wildlife

Groundhog Sighting!

Groundhog Sighting!

He certainly wasn’t around because the warm, balmy weather.  We’re in the middle of an ice storm as we speak with temps in the 20’s...

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QC Garden Recent Posts

 
Perilla Fantasy is Fabulous

Perilla Fantasy is Fabulous

If you’ve grown Perilla in your garden before you might be  hesitant to ever add another plant by the same name.  I love Perilla but it can be a self-seeding...

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$85 Worth of Reasons to Save Seeds

$85 Worth of Reasons to Save Seeds

Once again I have caught myself ordering more seeds, but even more sickening is these were seeds that I once grew.  When I first started growing plants under the...

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Sempervivum – Hens and Chicks

Sempervivum – Hens and Chicks

Last year I divided my sempervivum so they weren’t so compact.  I gave away boxes, and boxes of them and then I planted some in containers around the yard. ...

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Groundhog Sighting!

Groundhog Sighting!

He certainly wasn’t around because the warm, balmy weather.  We’re in the middle of an ice storm as we speak with temps in the 20’s but while...

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Hells Bells

Hells Bells

Where are my photos?  hmm,  I seem to be having temporary photo issues.  Speaking of bells, ever grow Bells of Ireland?  Strange green plant that just sorta...

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Butternut Squash Casserole

Butternut Squash Casserole

Butternut Squash and Duxelles Casserole I have to admit when I think of casseroles I think of something, something and noodles.  Vegetarian Times Mag had this...

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Leek & Potato Soup

Leek & Potato Soup

Leek & Potato Soup 3 Leeks washed & chopped 6 medium potatoes peeled & chopped 2 cloves of garlic I add it to everything 1/2 teaspoon ground black...

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