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2015

24.10.15 | Ilona Erwin | 2 Comments

Autumnal Sweetness

2015 + Uncategorized

The door is closing on this growing season. To make up for the sense of loss, somehow the season has incredible sweetness. Frost has that effect on things. On fruits, on the the ground, on our souls. It is as if to placate our mournful sense that the pleasant days of fall will give way…

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17.09.15 | Ilona Erwin | 2 Comments

Monarch Butterflies In The Garden

2015

This year I saw a big uptick of Monarchs, along with many other types of butterflies in my garden. The most promising thing is the many Monarch caterpillars that I see happily munching on my plants. I don’t begrudge them. The garden has lots of Milkweed in it ( grown just for Danaus plexippus), but surprisingly…

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06.01.15 | Ilona Erwin | 5 Comments

New Year, New Look, New Plans

2015

What’s Ahead Christmas Roses More Video in 2015 The blog has a new look. In keeping with the changes of the internet,i.e. more mobile users, I attempt to create a more functional design. You may notice the emphasis on including a video gallery. That is the direction I hope to go this year- always choosing…

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