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2025: Indian Summer, Basil, and Butterflies

Posted on September 7, 2025 by peggylchambers

The weather has been unusual this summer. I think anyone in the Midwest will agree with that. It makes me wonder what our winter weather will be like. It was cool and wet this summer, will it be cold and … Continue reading →

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2023: Fall Clean-out

Posted on October 22, 2023 by peggylchambers

Last week we were fighting Covid at my house, this week it is an overgrown flowerbed. Have you ever noticed how something catches your attention when you least expect it? Like red spiders. My marigolds had become infested with them. … Continue reading →

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2023: The End of Summer?

Posted on August 27, 2023 by peggylchambers

It’s almost the end of August—almost the end of summer—the beginning of the end. As a kid I could hardly wait until summer; lazy days of swimming pools and libraries, going to the lake and playing with friends. Now, I … Continue reading →

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2017 Something New: Gardens That Repel Mosquitos

Posted on July 30, 2017 by peggylchambers

    Herbal insect repellant is all over the internet this time of year.  I’ve downloaded a few recipes myself.  And when the reports hit the news that it would be one of the worst years for mosquitos in a long … Continue reading →

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BALANCING TOO MUCH BASIL IN MY LIFE

Posted on September 14, 2014 by peggylchambers

    For a few years I’ve been working on an herb garden in my backyard to use in cooking.  I love fresh herbs in salad, marinades for meat grilled outside –  even dried for winter.  My mint, lavender, and … Continue reading →

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