Author Archives: Donalyn

Not exactly Endless

One of the benefits of working at a plant nursery was getting free plants, not just from my employers, who were very generous indeed, but from customers as well. Though we did do a fair amount of retail trade, the … Continue reading

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Moonlit Morning

When I open my eyes in the morning, the very first thing I see is my front garden. This morning I was greeting by the first daylily bloom of the summer. This is Moonlit Masquerade, not quite fully open. I … Continue reading

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GSP

This recipe has been updated and moved to my new blog. You can find it here: Garlic Scape Pesto on The Creekside Cook

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Tiny tenacious tendril

Yesterday, on an old trellis in the front garden, I planted some morning glories. When I walked by only an hour or so later, the little vines were already wrapping around the wood and reaching toward the sky. I felt … Continue reading

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Citrus Strawberry Muffins

Sometimes, inspiration depends on what you find in the fridge. Yesterday was a cool, rainy day and perfect for baking, so I wanted to take advantage of being able to use the oven, but since it’s usually too hot to … Continue reading

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