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The 2024 Garden Year

January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. meemsnycJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I wonder if any birds are brave enough to go into the birdhouse with kitty so near!

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  2. KellyJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    My old yellow tom packed his bags and left home. His mama the "kitten machine" is still here. I miss old tom. I like your pics.

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  3. DarlaJanuary 30, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    What animal abuse! How dare you make life so hard on the kitty!!...

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  4. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Looks like what each of us wishes he had spent this weekend doing!

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  5. sweetbayJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Yeah, that's the life. :)

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  6. EveJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    I bet that fella really enjoyed this warm spring weather this weekend! Love the photo!

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  7. Jill of All TradesJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Oh that makes me miss my sweet Mackie.

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  8. GailJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Every garden needs a cat! He's a beauty. gail

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  9. compost in my shoeJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    We all need a spot just like it. Lay down and relax!!!

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  10. Lisa at GreenbowJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    What a handsome kitty. He knows just where to relax and let the birds come to him.

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  11. scottweberpdxFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    awww...so cute...to be a cat!

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  12. Tallulah's Antique ClosetFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    What a relaxed and pretty kitty! Just enjoying the day in the garden. Thank You for the Birthday greeting. Have a great week....Ray

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  13. debsgardenFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Are you sure you didn't pose that kitty? Maybe bribe him with some catnip? His color matches so perfectly with the wall ornament above.

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