Spring came early to KY this year!

Spring came early to KY this year!

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This year, spring arrived about a month ahead of schedule - and even brought a few summer like days. The trees blossomed early - and virtually all at once! Normally I enjoy the pear trees flowering first. Just as they leaf out, my two cherry trees in the front begin to blossom with delicate white flowers. As they fade, the remaining cherry tree bursts forth with beautiful branches covered in deep pinks. This year? They all bloomed at once! And after two spectacular weeks, the season ended. Yet what a marvelous two weeks we had! Enjoy the pictures. :) ...
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Christmas wreaths for the holidays

Christmas wreaths for the holidays

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This year, my friend Allison and I headed to a barn in Edinburgh, Indiana to make holiday wreaths at the  Historic Henry Breeding Farm. The name refers to the family, not the type of farm, as we found out. The wreath making class is part of the "Heritage Arts" program. And talk about a fantastic deal! The $10 fee covered all materials and instruction. We learned that red cedar is actually juniper, and juniper is actually part of the cypress family. While that part may be confusing, making the wreaths is simple. We wired two metal circle frames together. Then, we cut 6-8 small sprigs of juniper to create a "bunch. Wire the bunch to the frame, make a new bunch to overlap, and so on, until the you complete the circle. Some people opted for thin wreaths, others for full and heavy wreaths. Allison and I both opted for the full wreaths. We added some ribbons and two types of pine cones...
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