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Archives for December 2022

Snowed In on Christmas Eve

December 24, 2022 Elizabeth

Big snow storm blew in & dropped 41" of snow right in the middle of the driveway. All of the snow from the front yard has basically been displaced to the driveway. Steve's been working on snowblowing but it's challenging. We are going to have a local farmer come and plow us … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Winter

Update on Duke

December 23, 2022 Elizabeth

It's snood season around here. I got a knit one from the coonhound companions auction but it doesn't fit either of them. Too tight. Days like this Duke is wishing his fur grew back after surgery last summer. We are taking him in to the vet in a week or so to have some … [Read more...]

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Apple Tree Damaged by Rabbits!

December 2, 2022 Elizabeth

Back in September we planted this awesome new 5-In-1 Apple Tree. It was looking SO GOOD. Today we went outside and saw that the lower bark had ALL been gnawed by rabbits! We called & spoke with FastGrowingTrees where we got the tree. They sent a product for us to slather on … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Winter

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