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by Judith Irven

Goshen, Vermont

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Posts by Judith Irven

Cultivating Delectable Edibles

By Judith Irven | April 7, 2022 | 0

Growing one’s own food is both easy and wonderfully satisfying. Here is my recipe!

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Savoring the Pleasures of Early Spring in Vermont

By Judith Irven | March 28, 2022 | 1

After a long snowy winter, the earliest flowers bring messages of hope and resilience.

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The Sleeping Beauty

By Judith Irven | January 28, 2022 | 0

The special beauty of the garden in winter

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Keeping your Maturing Garden Fresh and Vibrant

By Judith Irven | October 3, 2021 | 0

How to ensure your garden matures gracefully

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The Maturing Garden

By Judith Irven | October 3, 2021 | 0

Creating a garden is akin to making a journey. Enjoy each stage as it comes!

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Fall: the perfect time for garden projects

By Judith Irven | October 2, 2021 | 0

The cooler days of fall offer the perfect time for many garden projects.

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Farewell to Summer

By Judith Irven | August 28, 2020 | 0

Beautiful flowers that grace the late summer garden

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Graceful Grasses

By Judith Irven | August 26, 2020 | 0

See how grasses give our gardens movement and contrast

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Spring Cleaning–garden style

By Judith Irven | April 10, 2020 | 0

It’s time to ready our gardens for the new season

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Welcoming winged visitors to our gardens

By Judith Irven | October 14, 2019 | 0

Welcoming the birds and the butterflies to our gardens

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