Dawn Conrad, Author at Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch - Page 6 of 10

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House plants

It’s that time of year once again when houseplants that have spent their summer enjoying the outdoors should be re-introduced to their indoor home. It ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 10:24 am

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Sorghum

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting the Bowmans. For over 30 years Don and Betty Bowman have been making Sorghum Molasses on their farm ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 12:41 pm

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The American Persimmon

In autumn 2017 a friend introduced me to the American or Eastern Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana L.) My excitement along with the many thoughts of new ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, September 19, 2018 9:21 am

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Keeping our feathered friends happy and healthy

Another summer is at a close, most songbirds are finished nesting and raising young and now is a good time of year to do a ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, September 5, 2018 11:37 am

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Zinnia a summer powerhouse

By this time in august the vegetable garden has almost played out with the exception of a few select pepper plants and if I’m real ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 10:04 am

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Wander

I am a garden enthusiast, I believe that I have always been one. Reflecting back through the years to early childhood I can say now ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 11:33 am

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Colorful four o’clocks

Have you taken in the multi colored beauty of summer’s four o’ clocks this year? Four o’ clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) are also known as the ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 12:39 pm

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Wellness gardens

It’s that time of year once again when the flower gardens and most of the pollinator friendly companion plants in the vegetable garden have bloomed ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 10:18 am

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Finding heritage in plants

Recently I enjoyed the pleasure of attending a fundraiser in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Brickland a historic antebellum property in Lunenburg County. I ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 12:46 pm

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The importance of pollinators

Eleven years ago the U.S Senate unanimously approved and designated a week in June as National Pollinator Week as a necessary step toward addressing the ... Read more

by Dawn Conrad, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 10:05 am

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