Category: gardens

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When Do You Find the Time?

Corrie's Mom

People garden, not as a matter of the mind, but as a connection to the heart.

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Remember this Today

Corrie's Mom

Let us share in a message of hope today. Let us remember our loved ones whether they be our spouses, children, family, friends or co-workers.

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How to Find True Balance

Corrie's Mom

We only have so much time on this planet. No matter what you believe, we are in a limited time option. What do you wish to accomplish with it?

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Corrie’s Arendelle Garden on Labor Day

Corrie's Mom

I remember watching Gardeners World when the host, Monty Don, described this time of year like the grand crescendo of a symphony. It wasn't those exact words on this BBC produced show.

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Hope for us to All Remember our Humanity to November

Corrie's Mom

Watching college football and returning home to Carolina with my educational doctorate, something important occurred to me. This time of year offers many thoughts. The words “pumpkin spice latte” are on minds of coffee fans at their favorite locations, and there’s the ideal of tinted leaves, bonfires, a little wind, and beautiful afternoons.  It encourages—in some cases causes to dread—time with family during Thanksgiving and Christmas.  While it sounds too early, we all consider our autumn plans. 

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“Celebrate We Will”: Garden Number 10

Corrie's Mom

In fact, I believe we should celebrate birthdays always.

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The Promise of the Peace Roses

Corrie's Mom

But I remembered my promise with the Peace Roses.

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Let’s Arrange some Summer Flowers

Corrie's Mom

When I garden--whether I move plants, put down dirt, or cut flowers--I feel reconnected with the world. It recenters me.

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Gardening through Grief

Corrie's Mom

I posted my first two posts on our garden and farm blog Corrie's Acres Farm and Photography. I shared pictures after the rain, and my latest no dig project.

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A Look at the Big 3 Gardens

Corrie's Mom

Whether they're experienced gardeners or a version of myself four years ago (without any knowledge); they're taken aback that I have not one--but nine gardens . How do I have the time?