Farmer Hannah’s Hoe Doe-Si-Doe
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July 18, 2014
Farmer Hannah is in the middle of growing season, and her European-style Grape Hoe is indispensable!
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American Gardens: Southern Harvest Starts Up
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The garden is doing great, and I’m starting to harvest lots of goodies!
American Gardens: Ohio Gardener Plants His Way to Independence
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Ohio’s American Gardener Tim has been busy–there’s the garden at the house, and then there’s the “Buckeye Garden” he’s planted at the land he and his partner have purchased for their eventual off-grid retirement place.
Goodbye June…Hello, National Ice Cream Month!
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June 30, 2014
“Dairy Month” is almost over. Celebrate July: “National Ice Cream Month” in style! Here’s how…
The Backyard Barista: Best Caprineccino Ever!
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Bonita is my goat, but she is also my personal barista.
Blogger Kathy And Family Break Free From Plastic Bags
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Preparedness expert Kathy Harrison shares how she and her family went plastic-bagless! They’ve been at it two years now, and they’re glad they made the effort. Her community joined in the conversion.
Glynis’ Garden Fortress In The Desert
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June 16, 2014
Out here in the desert, gardening is quite challenging. I guess that’s why it’s so rewarding, despite the special measures we use to defend against Mother Nature.
American Gardeners: Downeast garden is going!
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June 13, 2014
My seeds have sprouted…I have found some winners here and I can’t wait to share what I have learned.
American Gardens: Mountain Garden GROWS!
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June 6, 2014
American Gardener Kendra is having great success with heirloom seeds in her mountain micro-climate near the North Carolina-Tennesee border!
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May 9, 2014
Our life isn’t about having all the modern conveniences, bells and whistles. It’s about doing things in a way that is thoughtful while caring for and conserving our resources.
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