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Medina, Oh is a cute little town where one can easily spend a day browsing the many shops plus an antiques mall. Also in the downtown area is a local Christmas attraction called Castle Noel. Castle Noel is owned by Mark Klaus, a sculptor whom I first became familiar with when he was selling his beautifully… Continue reading Castle Noel: A Christmas day trip to Medina, Ohio
There wasn't much to like about the tired, run down house that sat hidden behind two 100 ft. tall Norway Spruces and an equally tall Pitch Pine. If the peeling paint wasn't enough to turn off the drive-by house hunters, the fact that it was a dingy peach color trimmed in rusty orange was sure… Continue reading Pack it up and Move on in – Part 1: “Surprise! We bought a Civil War Era House!”
I’ve always had gardens. My spring and fall, and sometimes even summer, weekends have been filled with garden chores. Perennials, biennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, trees and potted plants all have had a place in my yard. But when I realized I needed to make some changes, I didn’t know where to begin. My situation isn’t… Continue reading The Low Maintenance Garden Experiment: Under the Porch Windows
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