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Reading in 2024

  My reading was way down this year (61) compared to last (93) and I just barely made my reading goal of 60 books on Goodreads.  Glancing over my list, I see that it was a mixed bag. I read a few books that I loved but I also read quite a few that I didn't really enjoy. However, if I am not enjoying a book by the third chapter, I give it up. Life is too short and there are too many books. It looks like I did not read as many gardening books as I usually do but I read more fiction than usual.  My favorite book of the year was  North Woods   by Daniel Mason which I read last winter.  It is about the generations of people that live in a specific house in the New England woods. The first two chapters were difficult to get through (the writing styles vary with each chapter) but it picks up quickly and I couldn't put it down. Here is my complete list and dates that I finished the book. I've starred my favorites.  Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering ...
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First Frost Bouquet



We had our first frost of the season last night on the last day of November. Kind of late this year. I went out and cut a few remaining roses to bring inside. It was so cold today with the high only reaching around 45. Dense fog was in place until around noon. I took my walk this morning and only encountered a few people. This afternoon, the sun came out and it didn't feel too cold but I was bundled up to the max. I did more pot moving and rearranged the deck. 

The remaining roses are 'Lady Emma Hamilton', 'Sea Foam', 'Gold Medal', 'Robin Hood' and 'Coral Cove'.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Kris PetersonDecember 2, 2024 at 8:57 AM

    Glad you were able to gather them up before they withered away!

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  2. tz_gardenDecember 3, 2024 at 8:08 AM

    That is a gorgeous last arrangement of 2024, so good you get to enjoy them. I bet the sun felt nice!

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