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Yesterday I picked up and started to read one of the books on the reading list for this upcoming semester. It explores how teachers can use targeted communication and pedagogical dialogue to build an inclusive environment in schools and preschools. It’s an updated version of the book and I believe it has the potential to be…
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Early this spring I was gifted a tiny tiny plant of this Phlox paniculata ’Alma Jansson’, a local heirloom variety from one of my friends. I planted it in my hugelbed, and this morning I noticed this gorgeous flower. It is a very old variety discovered during a project to protect heirloom varieties a few years…
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Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – My Garlic Harvest
The sizes varied, but overall I am happy with the result. I pulled up the rest of the garlic today. I am going to dedicate more space to garlic this fall. I’m thinking about having strawberries as companion plants. I have an abundance of strawberry plants, and I’ve heard that garlic and strawberries are great…
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We’ve had some lovely days with occassional rain showers this past week. I love these cooler days, they are perfect for working in the garden. The breeze we’ve had kept all the biting insects away. (Biting insects can be a huge problem some days). I am most grateful for the little shed at my allotment.…
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It’s the weekend! I’m so happy you’re joining me for some coffee and conversation. Can I get you some coffee? Or tea? How is your week so far? I just started a three week long vacation. It is slightly shorter than usual, since I took some extra days off for school during the spring semester,…
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Daily Gratitude Challenge 2026 – Little Free Library
One of the other gardener’s at the allotment garden society made this cute ”Little Free Library”, for a free book exchange at the allotment garden. I think it’s such a great idea!! I looked through my books at home this morning and decided to gift these ones. I took half of them with my to…
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I finished reading Urban Allotment Gardens In Europe this morning. It’s been a most interesting read, and given me a more in-depth knowledge about the history of allotment gardening. I also learned about the modern day challenges allotment gardening is facing, from developers, politicians, and environmental challenges. The book made me reflect more about the…
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In this garden bed I have a mix of plants that keep on giving, year after year. At the front I have tulips that bloom in the spring. The rest of the bed is a mix of Egyptian running onions and Jerusalem artichokes. Today I’m grateful for perennial vegetables. Over time I want to create…
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Welcome to the weekend coffee share! I hope you’ll join me for coffee at my allotment? It isn’t very warm, but I can lend you an extra jacket. Yesterday (Saturday) was actually the first day I spent time at the allotment this week, due to allergies. My allergies have been challenging this year, I’d rather…
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