Same throw rug in multiple photos covering up a myriad of sins...

Alt text: a garden with oak and maple trees in the background in various states of changing color, with a maroon/ purple acer in front of them and a bunch of pink dahlias in the foreground.

Seeing this has inspired me for next year. What variety of pepper are they? Ristra?

Some are worse than others. They usually perk up pretty quickly, though I have seen them after a year as snowy as this yet. I think a little cleanup around them will also help give them a little more light and air to perk up.

A huge highlight for me was finding out about this place - vermontwillownursery.com

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This is the best thing I've heard in a very long time.

For those that may be concerned, do not worry about beagle Victoria - she has several shoveled paths through the yard, but plowing into snow drifts for good smells and potential critter discovery is one of her top winter activities.

Every time I do a feed, I put my starter into a clean vessel. Are you re-using the jar without cleaning?

You might be able to search around and find someone who has posted it online, but this came from the Tartine Bread book, if you can snag a copy. I don't think Chad Robertson needs my protection personally, but I'm not here to republish something that isn't mine.