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Remember to Share This Thanksgiving

Remember to Share This Thanksgiving

Haven’t enjoyed my walks in the field too much lately ‘cause I know when I get back inside I’ll be spending precious minutes picking beggar’s lice off…

Chunk That Punkin’

Chunk That Punkin’

Tomorrow is Friday, two days after Halloween. Is your jack o’ lantern still posing on the front steps, or worse yet, in your living room window? Well,…

Hello Fall

Hello Fall

October, the month of the Moon of the Falling Leaves, the month that brings the first frost which is usually followed by several weeks of mild weather. …

Indian Summer is a Time for Fall Fun

Indian Summer is a Time for Fall Fun

If it’s October, can Indian summer be far behind? And what, exactly, is Indian summer anyway? I’ve just always thought it was the blessing of a warm…

Fall Brings Work and Play

Fall Brings Work and Play

I’ve come to the conclusion that Southside Virginia is the prettiest place in the world in fall.  No need to ride to the mountains; indulge in a…

Mums and More

Mums and More

I think it’s high time that gardeners looked to display something besides chrysanthemums in the fall. Not that mums aren’t lovely and come in every shade of…

How Cold is it Going to Be?

How Cold is it Going to Be?

Have you been watching for the signs that will give you a clue to the upcoming winter? Folklore is full of surefire indicators, you know, such as,…

Fall Into Fall Decorating

Fall Into Fall Decorating

Don’t have enough to do this fall? I don’t know about you, but there are so many thoughts swirling around in my head about upcoming events, trick-or-treating,…

I Yam What I Yam – or Not

I Yam What I Yam – or Not

I guess it was the cool weather this morning that made me begin to think of all things fall…long-sleeved shirts, jeans instead of shorts, chrysanthemums, football games,…

From Field to Garden

From Field to Garden

There’s a sign by the side of Rt. 15 going into Mecklenburg County from Charlotte that reads, “Mecklenburg Supports Tobacco.”  I’m surprised that sign has been allowed…