Category Archives: gardening

Almost a Random Accident: Are Books Doomed?

Posted on June 5, 2024 by AnnElise

That’s why I wrote Random Accident in Sector Noah 135/56 or the story of The Last Book on Earth. I can see it coming. Can’t you? I have been in publishing since Gutenberg invented the printing press. Or rather, I … Continue reading →

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Tempest in Bandana Land

Posted on May 21, 2024 by AnnElise

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A Recent Modern Fairy Tale Once upon a time . . . or let’s say yesterday, Princess Edda, who lives in a faraway land in the remotest castle’s tallest tower . . . no, sorry, in Bandana Land on Bat … Continue reading →

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Full-Blown Apricot Bird Defense

Posted on April 24, 2016 by AnnElise

When you thought, no stranger things than a “bra” can happen, look at this. Well, I had to protect my miracle tree this year. We have tons of grackles that can empty a whole fig tree in a day. So … Continue reading →

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Francisco’s Unusual Horticultural Advice

Posted on March 30, 2016 by AnnElise

One fine spring morning, the doorbell rang unexpectedly. A little aggravated I jumped up from my computer and suspiciously pulled the door open. Could have only been special delivery or preacher guys this time of day. Francisco stood there smack … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard to Grow Grass in Arizona

Posted on June 14, 2015 by AnnElise

Grass (no double meaning) does not come easy in the Southwest. It is hard to grow grass in Arizona. I don’t know how the golf courses do it. They are grooming the most perfect carpet grass. Only during a short … Continue reading →

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