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Have you ever pondered how the seasons, like winter, came about? Yes, it seems somewhat strange to think of such things, but when you’re stuck . . . -
If there is one houseplant that is intolerant of neglect, it’s the poinsettia. I have often wondered if this is a marketing ploy. After all, . . . -
As an adult, I lived in big cities for years, perhaps to balance out a childhood in a small town in central Alaska. I went . . .
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Giving is a process that benefits both the giver and the receiver. It really is a two-way street that affords opportunities for both sides. Community . . . -
My mother loved to cook and holidays were her shining glory. Until a few years before her death, she continued to put on a Thanksgiving . . . -
I come from people who grew up on farms. My paternal grandparents, especially, were both farm kids and brought their love of gardening into their . . .
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I’m not sure what it is exactly, but there’s something about 1950 that strikes a chord in me – and I wasn’t even around yet. . . . -
For a lot of people, the love of gardening is one that has been nurtured from a very young age. Many gardeners recall fond memories . . . -
The hedge is not a new and trendy garden fad. In fact, the history of hedges dates back at least 2,000 years, dating from the . . . -
Today, the term “homesteading” is generally used to describe a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle, which usually includes growing and preserving food, generally without benefit of chemicals. . . .
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There is only one absolute rule for a garden: there must be plants. Most people plant from seed, from purchased seedlings or “make” new plants . . . -
Many moments in the garden are unforgettable, and many more that you love but they then slide from your mind. Some of my unforgettable moments . . . -
I have always been interested in caring for indoor plants. Though many people have the ability to grow houseplants year-round, this is simply a skill . . . -
Ahh, the wonders of wildlife. My home is on the plains of the Oregon desert, and I love the local wildlife. A mama deer with . . .
