Category Archives: Garden

Forcing Forsythia.

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Tess

Here’s how to force forsythia flowers: Pick a day that is above freezing. Cut the forsythia stems in lengths of less than 3 feet, and bring them home. Put the stems in a bucket of warm water. With your pruning … Continue reading →

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The Weekend.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Tess

sitting in the grass. Berries are starting to ripen. In the window of a store in Uptown Kingston. Bunny. All photos by C Kelly.

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Things Are Blooming!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Tess

May is my favorite month in our garden. It is when all of the flowers that I really like start blooming.

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Happy Friday!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tess

Getting ready to head up to the house in a few hours. I miss it when I’m not there.

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From The Weekend.

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Tess

Happy Monday!

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The Little Things…

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Tess

First lilacs cut. A little gift from Pakistan. Afternoon coffee upstate. Have a lovely weekend!

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Spring Flowers…

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Tess

Springtime in Brooklyn.

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Sunflowers!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Tess

Sunflowers = summer to me. Every time I pass by them I smile. Happy summer!

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The Long Weekend…

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Tess

Had a great weekend! Picked the first garlic! Yum! Picked berries. Day lilies are blooming. Wooly relaxing. And the bricks are settling in nicely.

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Happy Holiday!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Tess

I am having such a lovely long weekend! I drove upstate on Thursday which is so nice. Lots of food, and friends, and hot summer weather! We bought an AC to take back to Brooklyn with us. There has also … Continue reading →

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