Julie Branstetter
Seven Ripe Blueberries
Each year, at the beginning of early spring, the blueberry bush blooms and catches my eye. It is always exciting to see them because...
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Julie Branstetter
- Oct 15, 2019
- 3 min
When Nothing Seems to Change
The caterpillar, not the butterfly, teaches us that growth doesn’t always look like a total transformation, but it is still progress!
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Julie Branstetter
- Jun 13, 2019
- 2 min
BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad Recipe It's so good, that's all you need to know. No life story, no scrolling for ages to find the recipe. Just make it...
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Julie Branstetter
- Feb 7, 2016
- 5 min
Painted Terracotta Pots
This has got to be the hardest time of year for people who love to garden, especially those who plant vegetable gardens.There are a few...
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Julie Branstetter
- May 5, 2013
- 2 min
Early Spring Sprouts
I finally had a free morning to walk through my yard early and take some photos of our early signs of spring in Elm City, North Carolina ...
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Julie Branstetter
- May 3, 2013
- 1 min
Simple Southern Living
I took my girls out for a day of strawberry picking at Deans Farm in Wilson, NC today. They enjoyed some homemade ice cream and berries...
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Julie Branstetter
- Jul 6, 2012
- 2 min
Our Little Elsie
When my neighbor's wife died, he went into an old folks home and when his family cleaned out his home to sell it they brought over all of...
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Julie Branstetter
- Jun 15, 2012
- 5 min
Strawberry Garden Blues
Well, I finally did it. I pulled up the boards around my strawberry bed (100 sq ft) and mowed over the entire thing. I cut up the wood...
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Julie Branstetter
- May 12, 2012
- 1 min
Natural Deterrent for Eastern Grey Squirrels
If you have struggled with those pesky squirrels rip[ping up all your hard work this spring here is a quick tip for keeping them at bay. ...
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Julie Branstetter
- May 12, 2012
- 1 min
Black Spot Fungus on Rose Bushes
Do you have those black spots on the leaves of your rose bushes, followed by yellow leaves and then bony stems and no leaves? Yep, you...
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Julie Branstetter
- May 3, 2012
- 3 min
Spring Hides & Squirrels Destroy
Today was a hot day in eastern North Carolina. It is the third day of May and suddenly we go from a wonderfully cool spring to a super...
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Julie Branstetter
- Apr 16, 2012
- 2 min
Need Loads of Dirt on a Budget?
Here is a great tip that I learned when attempting to fill my large garden beds with dirt last week. If you've ever had to purchase...
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Julie Branstetter
- Apr 12, 2012
- 7 min
Build Your Own Raised Garden Beds
I have noticed kits available for purchase now that you can order online or purchase in the local hardware stores with pre-cut wood that...
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Julie Branstetter
- Feb 8, 2012
- 2 min
While I'm Waiting
While I am waiting for the winter to slip into Spring I am planning my raised garden beds and wondering about my strawberries. This...
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Julie Branstetter
- Jan 12, 2012
- 3 min
Raised Garden Bed Dreaming
We haven't had much of a winter this year. In fact, nothing has completely died off. My hanging plants wilt one day and bounce back the...
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