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Keeping a Seasons Journal
ach year as spring arises, so do the same questions. Were the redwing blackbirds here by this time last year? Isn’t it too early for the tulips to be starting? Is this month unseasonably warm or cold? Shouldn’t the lilacs be blooming by now? Because the seasons here are certainly not marked by the dates on the calendar, the answers to all those questions can be at your fingertips if you keep a seasons journal. Also known as a naturalist’s notebook, seasons journals help us connect with nature because it forces us to notice what’s happening outside our windows. It also helps us to refocus and live in the moment, which is something the happiest people among us do regularly. A journal gives the opportunity to observe, reflect, draw, paint and be inspired; to “bloom where you are planted.” Just hearing the word journal sends a lot of people into a panic, but there’s no need to be a creative writer or even use full sentences. You can think of the seasons journal as a means of recording only dates and events purely for one’s own reference, in which case a pocket-sized notebook will work and a new one can be used each year. But if you plan to add more details and records, opt for a more elaborate book that will cover
many years. Because our seasons are so extreme, it’s fun to look back and compare one year to the next. When in the weather doldrums, it helps to glance back and realize the drizzly day isn’t so bad when last year the same date saw a blizzard. And don’t forget to make special notes about the weather during annual festivals and other events. A journal is especially fun for birdwatchers who can record the comings, goings and head counts of certain species. Now and then, one is rewarded with a rare bird landing at their feeder or bird habitat, such as a bright blue indigo bunting, an oriole or an egret. There are years the feeders are full of a certain species and the next, there can be hardly any. Especially fun to note are the amount of hatchlings the bird parents bring to the feeders once they’re getting around on their own. For gardeners, keeping notes on successes and failures is a big help. It can be easy to forget, after a long winter, exactly what was planted where, so a seasons journal can even include a plot map of a garden. And by putting it in a journal, it will assure you will be able to find the information you need when you need it. There will be even more to observe and note if you raise chickens or livestock. A fall record can be kept of the brightest leaf colors and when the trees became completely bare. Watching and recording the behaviors of deer and squirrels can make a game out of predicting the upcoming winter. Including photos in a seasons journal is a
wonderful touch. Pictures of mounds of snow, vivid red and golden leaves and beautifully blooming crocus add another dimension to the record. Anyone who had a seasons journal last year that included photos are bound to have a few of the snow rollers we saw last winter; as rare as they are, it’s possible some of us will never again see that phenomena, so they were worthy of recording. Don’t think of a seasons journal as a test of your writing expertise and don’t think of it as something you’re forced to do once you start. It’s simply a jotting of a few simple elements from year to year that helps us remember the days of our lives. This journal is meant to be private, so there should be no worries about content such as artistic or writing ability, but a journal becomes even more precious when shared with others or passed down in the family. Plus, it’s a lot of fun when someone wonders about the course of nature past and you can open your journal, give them the answer just like that, and become the local go-to expert.
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have had a few friends and relative ask; “This year”? Yes it looks like we are finally going to move into the new house this May after one year and nine months. There has never been a rush to move and getting everything done before moving in was always our goal. The finishing touches are the most tedious of any house build and ours is no exception. Getting things “perfect” takes planning, patience and at times sheer determination. I am very fortunate to have a wife that has not rushed this process, relieving me of any extra pressure that would have subjected me to. The shades will be installed this week and the washer and dryer are ready for a test run. Towel bars and TP holders are next and the pantry shelves, pot and pan rack and coat racks will all be hung in a day or two. The toughest part of our move is going through the 30 years of accumulated “STUFF” and making the determination: toss, keep, sell or give away. I have always considered myself a multi-faceted individual with a variety of interests. My wife calls that one step away from being a hoarder and she may be correct. I have already parted with a truckload of stuff and I am always rewarded with a kiss and a pat on my backside as I haul it to the trash, Goodwill or hide it in the other barn for further procrastination and a second chance at saving it. I must consolidate five buildings into one garage so there will be plenty of auction items left behind. My wife has a new favorite phrase, “You’re not taking
that thing to the new house are you?” This is an order disguised as a question phrased as if I had a choice. I was going to impose my own rules on her stuff. “ If it doesn’t fit, you can’t move it to the new house!” I have decided to not say a word since it would imply that she has gained some weight and no man in his right mind should open that Pandora ’s Box! I must admit that having to much stuff is at times frustrating when I am searching through five buildings to find a tool that I am sure I had…somewhere. My wife says, “Joe has at least one of everything; he just doesn’t know where it’s at”. My wife has a rule that nothing gets moved to the new house that has not been scrubbed clean! Breaking this rule subjects a person (that person is me) to a verbal rendition on the benefits of cleanliness. You may have detected that my wife has plenty of rules and opinions as far as this move is concerned. I have only one - husbands should be seen and not heard if they like peace and harmony. I don’t often follow that rule, I just say, “Yes dear, right now” then do whatever I want. Asking for forgiveness is easier than asking for permission. My wife is only 4’ 8” and weighs 90 lbs., how much damage can she do? Oops, for a minute there I forgot she is Sicilian and has an Uncle Guido with a cement truck.
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Successful Spring Cleaning By Craig W. Armstrong For many people, spring is like a rebirth. Winter is over and everything starts anew. So, what better time to do all of that important spring cleaning? Many people say they are going to do it, but few actually pull it off. Maybe it’s a lack of planning. Here are few tips that might just make your spring cleaning successful. First, make a plan and set some goals. Remember Rome wasn’t built in a day and successful spring cleaning can’t be done all at once. The key is to do one room or area at a time. A sense of accomplishment is important. If you start in one area and move to another, you will leave unfinished work and won’t get a sense of accomplishment. It’s kind of like trying to lose weight. When you don’t feel like you are accomplishing anything, you tend to give up. Take it one step at a time and boost your confidence as you go. You have strategically laid out your plan and given yourself enough time to accomplish it. But there is still the matter of supplies. Get out a pen and paper and make a list. Remember you’ll be doing all kinds of cleaning, so you’ll need different cleaning products. While you’re making a shopping list, why not pick up some storage totes. You will not only be cleaning but also organizing, which is the next thing to consider. Organize before you clean. You are tackling a big project, so why not do it right? Spring cleaning is not just about cleaning. It’s also about organizing and making a fresh start. This is a great time to
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Long Live The Garden! By Tresa Erickson Go to any nursery, and you’ll come across a wide variety of annuals and perennials. Annuals are just what they sound like. They live for a short time and die. If you want them back in your garden the next season, you will have to replant them. Perennials, on the other hand, are longer lasting. Many live for years, coming back season after season. If you are hoping to give your landscape a boost this year, you might consider adding in some perennials. There are hundreds of perennials. Some of the more popular choices include: asters, beard tongue, calendula, catmint, Chinese hibiscus, coneflowers, coral bells, coreopsis, daisies, dianthus, fernleaf bleeding hearts, forget-me-nots, foxglove,
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Chiggers And Ticks And Bugs, Oh My By Ellie Behman
I am a little sceptical of the warm weather around the corner. I know I sound crazy, what with the freezing cold winter we have had, but allow me to explain my dilemma. Many people I talk to love hot weather, the picnics the sunny days and they just look at me as if I was pathetically weird. Well they are right, to a point. But then there are two sides to every story. My story definitely gives credence as to why I am anti-hot days. Over the last 23 years we have spent a lot of time at our cabin in southern Ohio. The air is clean and the surroundings are unbelievably beautiful. Although I am not the most outdoorsy person in the world, we do take hikes through the woods. That being said, I have always had one annoying complaint: bug bites. They tend to find me wherever I am no matter how much I spray with repellant or how carefully I cover up. No one else around me gets bitten, just me. During a warm spell last year I began to count the numerous bites all over my arms and neck and then I decided to do a little research. The bites somehow didn’t resemble the ordinary mosquito bites and I soon found out from a pharmacist that the attackers were chiggers. The pharmacist lived in the south and was familiar with them as well as treatment. As I understand it they can’t be seen with the naked eye as they jump from the grass or weeds onto an unlikely suspect. Well I can tell you they
were waiting to ambush me from their hiding place in the tall grass.. I Googled chiggers to learn more and began to read; “Most of the larvae that cause chigger bites are found on plants that are relatively close to the ground surface because they require a high level of humidity for survival.” Now that made sense since we have a creek on the property and the woods can get extremely humid on hot days. Then I read on, “The chiggers’ mouth and feeding structures are delicate and are best able to penetrate the skin at areas of wrinkles.” WHAT? I stopped dead in my tracks, eyes not blinking . Wrinkles, you say? Now I am insulted. Not only do those bugs cause the most imaginable itching I have ever experienced, they focus on wrinkled skin? The nerve. Now I realized why I was the likely target. Mystery solved. I shouted, “Hello Botox, good bye wrinkles.” All of a sudden, I had a greater respect for ticks and other bugs in the area. At least they appeared to be “equal opportunity bugs” who bit any human in their path, wrinkles or not. Ellie has been a freelance writer for more than 40 years and has written over 400 articles and stories for various publications. She and her husband spend as much time as possible at a cabin where they enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area. This is where the majority of her writing is done as it is the perfect quiet setting for a writer.
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Gardens For The Mind, Body And Soul By Tresa Erickson Have you ever been to a nursing home and seen residents working in a garden? Chances are the residents were working in a therapeutic garden. Evidence suggests that gardening eases stress and provides numerous other health benefits, making it ideal for patients of all types. Therapeutic gardens can be found in a number of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, assisted living residences, retirement communities, hospice centers and religious communities. Some gardens are geared toward a specific condition, like Alzheimer’s disease or cancer. Others are geared toward a specific group, like seniors or veterans. Almost all therapeutic gardens are designed to meet the needs of patients as well as their family, friends and caregivers. The plants in therapeutic gardens are usually non-toxic and easy to grow. Species that attract butterflies, hummingbirds and any other of Mother Nature’s glories are ideal. Who wouldn’t enjoy sitting in
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Festival experience? My list would go something like this: cheer on the Lumber Jack competition, watch the pancake eating contest, listen to Karaoke, stir a Maple Stir, shop the Craft Show, get a good spot for the Grand Parade and of course get right up front for the Maple Syrup Auction, after all that is why we are all gathered together. While visiting you can find it in its purest form in many size jugs, but you’ll also find maple cotton candy, maple popcorn, maple coffee and maple ice cream. Probably the most iconic thing about the festival each year is the weather. We’ve all been there in blizzards and we’ve all been there and gotten sunburned, it’s just one sticky, sweet, good time in Geauga County, all celebrating the culmination of our maple season, no matter what the weather is. The festival runs April 23 through 26. For the full schedule visit www.MapleFestival.com. See you there!
Annual Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour Destination Geauga’s Annual Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour will be Saturday, May 9, with 25 stops, each offering special activities, demonstrations, sales, treats or drawings. This year’s tour features seven brand new locations and several old favorites. Choose a minimum of 10 locations to visit for sales, unique activities, and tasty treats then join the fun at Middlefield Market for the Grand Finale. Mark your calendar now and watch for more information soon. Thank you to event Sponsors Blazin' Bills and End of the Commons General Store for their support. Participants can get a list of stops, activities and a map by stopping in the Destination Office, 14907 N. State Road in Middlefield (44062) or online at www.DestinationGeauga.com. Call 440-632-1538.
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and some work in an agriculture related industry. These same folks have contributed to county and region as veterinarians, township trustees, committee leaders and chairman of various boards and projects, higher education, youth counselors, church group advisors, coaches, moms and dads and grandparents. According to membership co-chairman, Craig Sirna, of Sirna’s Farm & Market and Sirna’s Pizza in Auburn township, “Farm Bureau is much more than just a group of farmers only concerned with farming. We are concerned with how our farms resonate and reflect Geauga County. How can our programs and policies help address the issues of unemployment and the hungry, the difficulties of starting a farm or passing it down to the next generation, how we raise, grow and distribute our products, how do we balance the need and beauty of green space with development and how do we increase the number of positive agriculture experiences and support our farms? When someone signs up for Farm Bureau, they get an organization that is very dedicated to asking these questions and finding the solutions whether it’s through a local program or a legislative effort. I find my membership to be much more valuable than the $65 I pay to be a member.” Other member benefits include a discount on Nationwide Insurance, a discount on Grainger and Sherwin Wiliams products, a rebate on select General Motors vehicles, an Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy, discounts at Choice Hotels, two award-winning publications (The Buckeye Farm News and Our Ohio) along with several other benefits. Farm Bureau has several informative and fun programs throughout the year. The next event will be Thursday April 18 at Cleats in Chardon. Our Young Agriculture Professionals will be hosting a brief seminar regarding money management, featuring Jamie Pittman of PNC Bank and Kim Skala of the Skala Nationwide Insurance Agency. To place your reservation, learn more about being a Farm Bureau member and the benefits that come with it, please call 1-800-410-4613. You can also find our event on Facebook (facebook.com/ geaugacountyfarmbureau) with full details.
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