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A Bear and a Watermelon By Kathryn Randall -
Looking Back In Time
A walk down memory lane. -
Grilled Marinated Turkey Breast Tenderloins with Mango Salsa Recipe
The tenderloins are easy to grill and the salsa only takes a few minutes to prepare, which makes for a great weeknight meal. -
Keep in the Family
A treasured cook book and recipe are re-discovered bringing back cherished memories and an old family recipe for corn relish.
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Newfoundland Trigger Mitten Pattern By Christine Legrow And Shirley A. Scott -
History of the Old Outhouse
A look at the privy's history, such as outhouse designs, including the two-story outhouse, as well as outhouse construction. -
The Old-Fashioned Windmill
Rural windmills were one of the most notable American icons on any farm and ranch from the mid-1800s through the 1930s. -
How to Make an Old-Fashioned Rag Rug
Get started making your own rag rugs from materials you have on hand.
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Farm And Home
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3 Time-Tested, Multipurpose Herbal Remedies
Stock your home apothecary with time-tested herbal remedies to treat common ailments. Choose multipurpose herbs, like echinacea and garlic, which are easy to grow and will cover your most basic needs. -
The Barn Gets a Whole New Front
With a new front, new beams, and a complete steel roof, the barn was saved! -
Save the Seeds!
Celebrate the practice of saving heirloom seeds, emphasizing the superior taste and genetic diversity of these varieties of corn, tomatoes, squash, beans, and more. -
Recipe Hide and Seek
Use these tips to find and interpret old family recipes.
Yard And Garden
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Shrubs for Difficult Garden Soil
Try your hand at growing privacy shrubs and ornamental shrubs, no matter if you have clay soil, alkaline soil, or acidic soil. -
Planning Your Fall Garden
Start planning your fall garden by knowing the first fall frost date for your area and what crops grow well during the cooler months. -
Oh, deer! What can the matter be!
Deer are beautiful animals. But they can be hard to keep out of your garden, even with more than one form of repellent. -
Tips for Balcony and Roof Gardening
Is balcony or roof gardening practical?
Food And Entertaining
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Homemade Marshmallows For Your Cocoa
Did you know that homemade marshmallows are really easy? They're also super-yummy, you can make them different flavors, and they melt like magic in your hot cocoa. Perfect for the holidays! -
Perfect Foods for Social Gatherings
A great menu for a get-together should include a combination of tasty treats. -
Individual Chocolate Coffee Soufflé Recipe
Make this fun little coffee soufflé recipe the next time you have a dinner party. -
Amish Honey Bars Recipe
You can use molasses or honey to make this sweet honey bars recipe.
