June 2026
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These past two weeks I’ve been harvesting a few red and yellow onions as needed. I have a few curing in my garden shed as well, and some still in the ground. I like growing a variety of onions in my garden, since it is something I use a lot of in the kitchen. What…
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I love having a variety of marigolds in the garden. I love them for their beauty, colours, ability to attract pollinators and deter pests. Yesterday morning I noticed the first ones in bloom. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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This morning I noticed that the first poppies of the season are in bloom. I love these delicate flowers. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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Today I’m grateful for our container garden. It’s a small balcony-garden with around 30 strawberry plants and some salad greens. The strawberry plants are runners from the strawberry plants at the allotment = free strawberries. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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Welcome to this summer edition of the weekend coffee share! Can I get you a cup of coffee? The photos in this post are from this morning’s visit to the garden. I rode my bike the 4miles/6,5km to the garden before 5am this morning. I wanted to beat the heat. Summer is here full force.…
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The first peony in my garden this summer. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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Today I am grateful for reading during the summer. At this point of my life it is a lot different, compared to reading the rest of the year. I love reading. I try to keep up with the latest research in my line of work, and I am also a part time student, but during…
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Today I’m grateful for a lovely evening in the garden last night. I was there all by myself enjoying some ”me time”. It was wonderful. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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Today I am grateful for a beautiful new journal. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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Today I’m grateful to be able to step out on my balcony and pick ripe strawberries for my daughter’s breakfast. Seeing her happy face made my day. What are you grateful for today? Maria
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