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    That Special Place Is Your Own Backyard

    03/21/2018 - By A. JoAnn

    Some pictures generate a lot of social media traffic.

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    Dahlias bloom in a vast array of colors including this one in scarlet and gold.

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  • Korean lilac blooms in May and gives off a sweet spicy scent
    Gardening and Nature

    Can’t Stop the Rain in the Garden

    03/20/2018 - By A. JoAnn

    Missing the gentle rain in the garden.

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  • 2 inch tomato seedling re ready to transplant
    Gardening and Nature

    Six on Saturday 3-17-18, How to Help Those Little Seedlings Grow and Prosper

    03/17/2018 - By A. JoAnn

    Have you used sphagnum as your seed starter for your seedlings? If so, you probably already know that it contains zero nutrients. When the seedlings begin sprouting their first sets of true leaves, it’s time to transplant or thin them, and fertilize. Some seed starting mixes contain slow release fertilizers,…

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  • Students walk out to protest gun violence.
    Entertainment and Tech - Reflecting

    If You’re Afraid to Reveal Your Values on Social Media, Why Are You on Social Media?

    03/15/2018 - By A. JoAnn

    I get it - you don't want to offend your friends, relatives, or neighbors. Is that really good enough?

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    Three Pines Is the Place to Be

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    purple, yellow, pink, and blue watercolor painting of Easter eggs

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    Watercolor picture of leafless elm silhouetted against sunset sky

    The Mystery: Crime Is Only the Beginning

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  • Lettuce and peas in rows in the Monticello vegetable garden.
    Gardening and Nature - Reflecting - Travel

    I’d Rather Be…Gardening

    03/14/2018 - By A. JoAnn

    Even the vegetable garden is a thing of beauty.

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    U.S. Travel: Damariscotta, Maine Is Your Ideal Summer Get-Away

    03/14/2018 - By A. JoAnn

    When I think of "quintessential Eastern Seaboard villages," Damariscotta, Maine comes to mind.

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  • Salmon cakes served with baby greens and a simple vinaigrette
    Recipes and Foods

    Low-Carb Salmon Cakes Are Delicious and Ready in a Flash

    03/12/2018 - By A. JoAnn

    Chef-Inspired Salmon Cakes On a recent lunch visit to a favorite Cleveland restaurant, L’Albatros Brasserie, I ordered the salmon cakes.  They were served on a bed of mesclun with a simple lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.  The salmon cakes were so good, I had to try making them at home.…

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    Percolated Coffee Has Its Perks

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    Gardening and Nature

    How to Start Your Own Garden Seeds

    03/10/2018 - By A. JoAnn

    The benefits of choosing the varieties you like, avoiding the importation of weeds, pests and disease, and growing healthy plants far outweighs a little inconvenience and time investment.

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