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Books by Jeanne Grunert

Books by Jeanne Grunert

Jeanne Grunert is a freelance writer, novelist, and master gardener. Her books include two gardening books and the acclaimed Majek Family Mysteries, a series of paranormal mystery novels set on Long Island, New York. Jeanne’s novels are available on Amazon.com and at Baine’s Books and Coffee in Appomattox, Virginia.

Gardening Books by Jeanne Grunert

Jeanne is the former Ask the Expert columnist for Virginia Gardener magazine as well as a certified Virginia Master Gardener. She worked at Martin Viette Nurseries on Long Island, New York, one of the nation’s premier nursery and garden centers, and is extremely active in the local gardening and herbalism community.

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The Majek Family Mysteries by Jeanne Grunert

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I Believe You

Six months ago, a hit and run driver changed David’s life forever when his wife, Cathy, was killed. Now he struggles to raise his three sons alone and run the financial empire founded by his outlandish father. One night, a mysterious stranger appears to be watching his home. The next day, $100,000 is missing from his bank account. As David untangles the knot of lies, deception and intrigue surrounding his wife’s death, he threatens to shatter his close-knit family forever.

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I See You

When widowed corporate CEO David Majek receives a little souvenir snow globe for Christmas, he never imagines that his whole life will be turned upside down. David embarks on a quest to solve a 50-year old cold case from among Long Island’s elite and wealthy. Will he be able to solve the mystery and lay the unquiet spirit to rest…or will the spirit hurt those he loves?

A Haunting Good Time with More Paranormal Mysteries by Jeanne Grunert

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September Gardening: Tasks & Tips

Fall is the time for mums, for pumpkins, and another round of pansies — for soft golden twilights and leaves crunching underfoot. September is the last month here in zones 6 and 7 when the garden is still lush and full. We’re harvesting the last of the tomatoes here at Seven Oaks, my farm near…

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Assassin Bugs – Scary Looking, But Beneficial Insects

We meet the strangest neighbors while walking the dog. This assassin bug was strolling across the pavement on a hot summer’s evening when we walked our dog. At first, I thought it was a wolf spider, but the leg arrangement, plus the narrower body, made me decide to snap a picture and use Google Lens…

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American Burnweed, the Weed That Signals Fall Is Here

I was walking my dog along the wood’s edge right near where we cleared land to build our greenhouse when I did a double take. There, like Jack’s magical beanstalk, had grown overnight this gem: American burnweed. Also known as fireweed or American burn weed, it grows rapidly – and I mean, rapidly. Like I…

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What Can You Make with Summer Squash?

It’s that time of year when everyon asks, “What can I make with summer squash?”. The time when neighbors sneak bags of summer squash onto porches. When farmer’s markets are brimming with yellow and green squash, zucchini, and all manner of Cucurbitaceae, the plant family that gives, and gives, until it can’t give anymore. If…

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