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2.17.14 Break the Cold Frosty Silence

Posted on February 17, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“Come when the rains Have glazed the snow and clothed the trees with ice, While the slant sun of February pours Into the bowers a flood of light.” — William Cullen Bryant Snowy days are interspersed with brilliantly sunny ones, creating … Continue reading →

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2.10.14 Snowy Owl

Posted on February 10, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“…while they might have been looking for the avian equivalent of a zebra, they had happened on a unicorn.” — New York Times One doesn’t have to be a birder to get excited over the prospect of seeing a snowy … Continue reading →

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2.3.14 Spaghetti Squash, Roasted + Kale

Posted on February 3, 2014 by diary of a tomato

Like children, each of the three varieties of winter squash we grew last season had a personality of their own. The happy-go-lucky delicata merrily went along, tucking itself in where it could, and producing at will. The domineering tromboncino was … Continue reading →

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1.27.14 Winter Leeks

Posted on January 27, 2014 by diary of a tomato

Overwintered leeks — the first harvest of the year, and the last from the previous one.  This mix of King Sieg and Siegfried leeks, both hardy varieties, has weathered this season’s subzero temperatures with surprising tenacity.  Even the trimmings are … Continue reading →

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1.13.14 Liebster + Illuminating Blogger Awards

Posted on January 22, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” — Annie Dillard This past year presented a number of personal challenges, most of which, we’re glad to say, ended positively. It was also a time full … Continue reading →

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1.6.14 Pause

Posted on January 9, 2014 by diary of a tomato

“Bare branches in winter are a form of writing.” — Billy Collins, “Winter Syntax” We always called this deciduous shrub Jacob’s Walking Stick. It turns out we were wrong on both counts — the walking stick belongs instead to Harry … Continue reading →

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12.30.13 Wintry Welcome

Posted on December 31, 2013 by diary of a tomato

“Winter makes a bridge between one year and another…” — Andy Goldsworthy Wishing you all abundant peace, love and joy in the new year, dear friends.

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