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Nearby Nature Project: 2022 June

On June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 By GeoKsIn Health and Wellness4 Comments

Welcome to the latest instalment of the Nearby Nature Project! Over 25 years ago I learned that fostering my relationship with Mother Nature is essential to my well-being. So I garden, walk, hike, cycle and/or kayak just about every day. I’m not alone in discovering that being outside is good for mind and body. Mainstream …

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Photo Blogging Challenge – Out of the Box (May 2016)

On May 31, 2016 By GeoKsIn Photography16 Comments

I had so many ideas for this month's theme. The most ambitious of them involved taking a new roll of film out of its box and loading an old 35 mm camera to take all of this month's photos. Unfortunately, I have a tendency to let day-to-day responsibilities overwhelm grand plans. As a consequence, I …

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Our Vegetable Garden

On August 26, 2013August 26, 2013 By GeoKsIn GardeningLeave a comment

You'd think that in late August we'd be enjoying all sorts of vegetables from our garden. And while we are pulling fresh carrots on regular basis, the state of our 2013 harvest is decidedly mixed. Stars: The spinach, chard and mixed lettuces seeded in late April grew well. Every day for about 5 weeks starting …

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2012 Vegetable Garden – Planting Time

On May 27, 2012 By GeoKsIn GardeningLeave a comment

Grandpa GeoK grew up on a small-holding and as an adult he carried on his family's practice of growing fruit and vegetables. Growing up, Mrs. GeoK spent many hours out in the garden picking raspberries, pulling carrots, eating peaches and apples picked off the tree and generally enjoying the taste of homegrown produce. While it …

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