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  • Is Your Sunday Dog a Snow Lover?

    Does your canine companion drool at the thought of a walk in the snow? Or do the four-paw brakes go on when the door opens onto a scene wet with wintry white?

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    Our 10-month-old puppy, Poppy loves playing "Queen of the Snowbank!" You can see the smile on her funny little face in this photo.

    But, some of her neighbors are not fond of wet or snow.

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    For example, our pal Smudge loves to Pose but not on wet days. Then, he will do his business in record time and try to get back inside. He thinks kids like Poppy, who like being out in it, are a bit looney tunes.

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    Elvis Lives Next Door, and that's where he prefers to stay on snowy days. He doesn't like wet. He's not even into cold and declines to go out and play in the wet with Poppy.

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    What do the dogs in your life think of snow? What do they do that makes you laugh when confronted with a few inches of the white stuff? In her first year, Poppy has become a champion "snow hopper" and that makes all three of us smile.

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2011-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • Here’s How to Do the “Kobe Krawl”

    Of all the Sunday Dogs we’ve featured, Kobe is the first (as far as we know) who can crawl on command! Now we realize that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very bright, but this little one is only four months old!

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    It’s also worth mentioning that despite his tender age, Kobe holds down a full-time job! This inspiring overachiever works locally at Google– a company that obviously values a canine point of view. When Kobe’s at the office, he mostly assists when needed which often means there’s a lot of downtime to fill.

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    Kobe Assisting Jenny at the Office

    Besides his superior learning skills, Kobe also excels in other ways. This happy, inquisitive ball of energy is already building quite a reputation for himself as an all-around friendly guy.

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    Getting to know the neighbors his high on his to-do list. Kobe loves all dogs and their four-legged companions too!

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    As tongues go, we were fascinated by Kobe’s– has to be great for scooping up water!

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    We learned that Kobe can’t get enough soft, squeaky toys and who can blame him! He also likes to gnaw on bully sticks.

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    Puppies don’t come any cuter than Kobe and we’re looking forward to watching him grow. And, we can’t wait to see what trick he masters next!

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Kobe & Jenny at the Office: courtesy of Jenny Kelemen

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  • Here’s How to Do the “Kobe Krawl”

    Of all the Sunday Dogs we’ve featured, Kobe is the first (as far as we know) who can crawl on command! Now we realize that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are very bright, but this little one is only four months old!

    DSC_7154 - Version 22012-07-28-kobe-Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-in-park-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    It’s also worth mentioning that despite his tender age, Kobe holds down a full-time job! This inspiring overachiever works locally at Google– a company that obviously values a canine point of view. When Kobe’s at the office, he mostly assists when needed which often means there’s a lot of downtime to fill.

    IMG_20120625_100807 - Version 22012-06-25-kobe-at-work-google-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Kobe Assisting Jenny at the Office

    Besides his superior learning skills, Kobe also excels in other ways. This happy, inquisitive ball of energy is already building quite a reputation for himself as an all-around friendly guy.

    DSC_7171 - Version 22012-07-28-kobe-Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-in-park-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Getting to know the neighbors his high on his to-do list. Kobe loves all dogs and their four-legged companions too!

    DSC_6849 - Version 22012-07-14-kobe- king-charles-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    As tongues go, we were fascinated by Kobe’s– has to be great for scooping up water!

    DSC_7164 - Version 22012-07-28-kobe-Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-in-park-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We learned that Kobe can’t get enough soft, squeaky toys and who can blame him! He also likes to gnaw on bully sticks.

    DSC_6844 - Version 22012-07-14-kobe- king-charles-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Puppies don’t come any cuter than Kobe and we’re looking forward to watching him grow. And, we can’t wait to see what trick he masters next!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Kobe & Jenny at the Office: courtesy of Jenny Kelemen

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  • How’s the Patient Doing? Air Spading Project Update!

    Just as you might require further tests after a medical procedure, there is a Boston landmark park getting a follow-up health exam of its own. So, how’s the patient doing?

    After undergoing a thorough air spading one year ago, a block of the Commonwealth Avenue Mall is beginning to show signs of recovery.

    We had a chance to follow arborist Chuck Sherzi Jr., this spring, as he performed a series of tests to assess the health of this historic park between Mass Ave & Hereford Street. (map)

    (Once the video starts, you can select the HD video option for higher quality viewing.)

    Using Cornell University’s Soil Health Assessment guidelines, Sherzi demonstrated how he checks the physical, chemical, and biological condition of the soil with special emphasis on compaction– a major threat to this area. He stressed the need for turf management that includes: irrigation, mowing, reseeding, aerating, and a yearly top-dressing with compost, to help minimize the problem.

    As we await analysis of all the data gathered, Sherzi told us he was encouraged by what he’d found during his day of testing. And, what’s more, he said results from this demonstration project will benefit not only parks like this, “but also smaller spaces, the backyard garden, commercial sites, among others.”

    For a look at how this pilot restoration effort began, see the first video in this series: Air Spading a Boston Landmark.

    If you are a serious gardener, parks advocate, or farmer, here are links to download copies of two publications that Chuck Sherzi recommends:

    The Cornell Soil Health Assessment Training Manual

    Building Soils for Better Crops: Sustainable Soil Management 

    To donate to this project or for more information, click this link to: Send an email to the Commonwealth Avenue Mall Committee @CommAveMall@verizon.net.

    The Commonwealth Avenue Mall Committee is a joint effort of the Friends of the Public Garden and the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny Cherubino
    Videography: © 2012 Ed Cherubino
    Written, Produced, and Narrated by Ed Cherubino

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  • How to Make a Great Holiday Bow from an Expert!

    Ed produced a training video showing how to make a great bow for the Garden Club of The Back Bay's Wreath Week fund raising event. It was intended for them to use to train volunteers, but they decided to share it with everyone. 

    If you've always wanted to make a great bow for your holiday wreath or a special gift, this video will make it easy for you to use wired ribbon to create the bow of your dreams! And, listen when Margaret tells you that twisting that wire tight is the key– it is!

    We'd like to thank Margaret Pokorny for her great presentation and for letting us share her expertise with our readers. 

    If this video helps you, please consider making a contribution to The Garden Club of the Back Bay

    Address for PayPal payments: 

    GardenClubBackBayInc@gmail.com 

    You could also make the club members happy if you adopt a street tree, install a tree fencelearn to watch for the signs of Dutch Elm Disease, or Asian Longhorned Beetles. 

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    Words: Penny Cherubino

    Video: produced by Ed Cherubino, © 2011 BostonZest

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