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Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
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The Summer Rambo is not a particularly attractive apple, but it has other charms.
The Summer Rambo is not a particularly attractive apple, but it has other charms.
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took root.
Containing no chlorophyll, this plant rises from the soil on translucent, waxy-looking stems, and the pinkish-white flower nods back toward the ground, giving the whole plant the appearance of a fancily carved soapstone pipe.
The Summer Rambo is not a particularly attractive apple, but it has other charms.
The Summer Rambo is not a particularly attractive apple, but it has other charms.
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took root.
Containing no chlorophyll, this plant rises from the soil on translucent, waxy-looking stems, and the pinkish-white flower nods back toward the ground, giving the whole plant the appearance of a fancily carved soapstone pipe.
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