The Lehrer Report: July 16, 2026
Garden report: the hosta have blossoms as well as the potato plants. I harvested basil and oregano for the tomato sauce I made using last year’ s tomatoes. I need…
The Lehrer Report: July 9, 2026
Garden report: the Stokes aster, Queen Anne’s Lace and tall phlox have bloomed. The sun gold tomatoes never made it into the house. I picked and ate. I harvested my…
The Lehrer Report: July 2, 2026
Garden report: the lavender and straw flowers have bloomed. I have small green tomatoes. The sun gold tomatoes should be ready to harvest this week. I ate some radishes and will…
The Lehrer Report: June 25, 2026
Garden report: the coreopsis, Canterbury bells and daisies have bloomed. *** Anita Sarro of Amherst sent me an email noting that her husband, Randy Purington, will be in the tenor…
The Lehrer Report: June 18, 2026
Happy Father’s Day. Thank you to all the men who help others. *** Sunday, June 21 is also the summer solstice. Visit the UMass Sunwheel near the stadium to see…
The Lehrer Report: June 11, 2026
Garden report: the astilbe and stock have bloomed, I have pea-size sun gold tomatoes. *** Reminder Friday, June 19, Juneteenth, is a holiday. Town offices, the Bangs Center, schools and…
The Lehrer Report: June 4, 2026
Garden report: some critter bit the top off a cucumber plant. I put milk crates over the other three plants. The birds have been pecking in my garden. I think…
The Lehrer Report: May 28, 2026
Garden report: the iris, columbine and crane bill geranium have bloomed. Some bean seeds have sprouted. *** Harry Lappen sent me an email about Duo Villarreal Cron performing at Western…
The Lehrer Report: May 21, 2026
Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day. Town Halls, schools, banks, libraries, senior centers will be closed. If you have time visit the cemeteries that have placed flags on veterans’ graves and…
The Lehrer Report: May 14, 2026
Garden report: The Solomon Seal has bloomed. Some daffodils are still in bloom. I am waiting for the iris to open up. This week should see the end of low…
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