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  1. Shades-of-Oregon

    Various recipes for fresh ginger tea

    It is way too late here . The long cold wet winters cause them to spoil. But you could always harvest a few and cut them open see what you think . if they are still firm not shriveled and red they should be ok. The only time I harvest my rose hips is in the fall not for tea but the are full...
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    Baymule’s Farm

    Bay Sending healing blessings your way. No fun in recovery .☃️ Been there done that. No sneezing…🤞🌹💕
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    2026, My year of Garden Narcissism

    Riding out thru the trails or just around the ranch always always recharged my batteries thru thick and thin. The best thing since sliced bread. Ducks4U Australian saddles have no horn and they are a comfy fit for both the horse and rider. I bought several saddles used and they have lasted...
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    Hello all!

    Hellooo Anniekay :frowHappy to have you back. And plz keep in touch. We need experienced gardeners like you to share your garden and what your growing , veggies , fav plants …….trees … it’s all Good… Here’s a seriously vid for you. Hope it gets you a dancin too. ;)
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    A Seed Saver's Garden

    @heirloomgal sounds deliciously yummy. They have a farm here they grow both conventional and organic., I found cal farm online and they also have a farm here and from their web site also located the grocery stores they supply. Will look for their produce next time.
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    2026, My year of Garden Narcissism

    Thanks now I can’t get that song outta my head… parsley sage rosemary and thyme ..Simon and Garfunkel…👍
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    Your Weather, 2026

    Areas in Colorado are under fire alert wildfires anlready started and heat dome expected to drive temps up to the 90F in southern plains of Colorado. Weather headlines ..” Historic March Heat Wave Headed For Southwest, California With Numerous Records Threatened; East Rides Temperature Roller...
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    Winter flowers

    The garden is slowly waking up from a long winter. So nice to see more color I. The garden other than 50 shades of green. It’s a celebration for everyone. Bright yellows, oranges, pinks , blues and limes purples … ‘ Color has no language’ .
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    Your Weather, 2026

    @heirloomgal `so sorry this winter has been so severe. It looks brutal. :oops: It can pose hardships for many people for weeks. Stay warm take care… Sending good vibes your way.
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    Winter flowers

    @Joao this is the time of year to plant Camilla’s. If you do then there one camellia plant that produces several different colors single , double and tripple petals is my fav easy to grow and care. Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Lady Vansittart') All from one plant . A combo of colors...
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    Winter flowers

    Couple more winter blooms.
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    Your Weather, 2026

    Ducks4you you did a great job coping with the storm that had hit many states and caused power outages . So glad to hear you are ok. Thanks for the update and take care. Big hugs 🤗
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    2026, My year of Garden Narcissism

    Ducks4you… Yummy recipe sounds delightful and easy to cook up from scratch. Good job.👍
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    Short Clips and Discussions

    Marie great advice. I never buy compost by the bag. I buy it by the truck load from recycling yard debrie lots. 👍
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    Best Composting Tips

    The university of Oregon has a product I use designed for weeds in stalk pastures. The directions to mix with the sprayer in my 15 gallon battery op sprayer hooks on the compact tractor . The system I use to spray the pastures is sufficient enough to eliminate burdock , tansy and other hard to...
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    Your Weather, 2026

    Plenty of sunshine today. High 67F 🌞 :weee
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    Winter flowers

    Thank you @Dahlia and @digitS' …
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    What Did You Do In The Garden?

    Today was a good sunny afternoon for catching up on garden stuff. You know that stuff that sneaks up on ya during wind, rain & snow storms. Not even gonna talk about the weeds…. OMG. Although lately I have been tackling a 35-40 ish foot Douglas Fir tree that decided to just pass out & croak in...
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    Winter flowers

    Winter is almost over…. Post your Flowers blooming at the end of the winter season . IT’S Almost spring. 😍 Narcissi’s, heaths and heathers, lenton rose, cerinthe.
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    Your Weather, 2026

    Atmospheric river has been steadily raining all week and up to 4” in 24 hours in some areas north of here. The rain is flooding in some areas near by. Thank goodness I live up in the mountains high enough from floods but we are socked in due to roads down hill which are flooded out or trees...
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