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Did you know that you can slice off the top of a pineapple, or the top of a carrot, and plant it? I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for Pineapple-Carrot Muffins, but what really got me moving was when I thought of re-growing the pineapple and carrot tops after I used most of the [...]
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When winter finally releases its icy fingers from the land and allows spring to meander in, we in the North Country long for something fresh and green from the gardens. In an attempt to recover from cabin fever, we push plump pea seeds into the still-cold earth, sow spinach and lettuces with abandon, and plant [...]
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Now that we are at the height of the growing season and everything in the garden is growing in full force, much of the harvesting has taken place as well. I have to admit its been a bit tough getting my hands in the dirt as usual with this seemingly endless drought and constant threat [...]
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The place for fanciful dreams and imaginations are set free in the garden for you and me. To recall how a child learns is to take notice of all their little senses. They pick up every sound as though it tickles their ears. They touch and smell and pick apart flowers. The yearning to catch [...]
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The arch-nemesis of gardens, can you name it? That would be the aphids, caterpillars, ants, and so forth. If you’ve spent any time in your garden lately, you have seen the evil ones preying on your beautiful veggies. Some sneaky caterpillars were seen munching on our cabbage leaves the other day. Ants were delightfully dancing [...]
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I love gardening more than most anything. Let’s just get that out of the way right off the bat. I sometimes annoy my friends with incessant jabbering about my veggies. Whew! Glad I got that off my chest! Another thing I need to get off my chest is that I am not a fancy gardener. [...]
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Does your cuisine seem stuck in a rut with the same old stuffins? Do you dread serving side dishes at supper? How can you get your kids to stop eating carbs and try something new? Here are some easy tips to get kids excited about trying fresh healthy foods: Ask them to try it, not [...]
Read More →It is that time of year again: The countdown to garden planting! Do you often want to plant a garden but think it is too much money? I know what you mean, believe me. Our budget is so tight that it squeaks. Luckily, gardening is cheap. I mean almost free-kind-of-cheap. Yes, yes..you can spend any [...]
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