August 25, 2015
by Mimi Holtz
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A rainy day like today reminds me of board games, jigsaw puzzles, and crafts; reading a whole book ( or two) in one sitting; baking cookies or sewing a new skirt; knitting/crocheting; making homemade soup. Chilly rain that smells like … Continue reading
March 7, 2015
by Mimi Holtz
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Every farmer watches the weather. It’s often the first thing they do in the morning and the last thing at night. Check the forecast. Step outside and see how it feels. Compare this month’s weather to last year. Hope … Continue reading
April 8, 2014
by Mimi Holtz
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April is the month when everything happens at once in the avocado grove. Farmers begin to harvest the crop that has been growing for the past year on the trees. The avocado trees are in full bloom and … Continue reading
November 29, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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I just had to share this beautiful hawk today. I spied him perched on this stake out in the grove near the house. We sometimes need to put up stakes to support a tree. This is the first time I … Continue reading
October 13, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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After the summer harvest, The Farmer and I took a long-anticipated trip with friends to Maine, Canada and New York. One of the highlights for me was the day we were in Gaspe, Quebec when I had an opportunity to … Continue reading