Tall Clover Farm

With my last jar of jam (apricot) spoken for, I am officially out of preserves. Seasonal changes surround me, bare branches have a costume change, bluebells break through beds of dried leaves, and winged choruses serenade me early and often. The signs of spring are not only witnessed from a hammock view or back porch [...]

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 Freshly-picked ice cubes: There’s nothing like the taste of homegrown. The topic of weather is rarely tabled here on the island. In fact, it’s usually the opener and the final word. “Some weather, eh?” The question is posed to friends and strangers alike whether we’re sporting a sweater or galvanized in Gore-Tex, ordering a latte or [...]

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He who knows the right time to put up a hammock… Should also know it’s also a cue to take down the Christmas lights. One year ago:  Sprouting Broccoli: It’s a Keeper

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