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Shrubs for Difficult Garden Soil
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Common Trees for the Autumn Landscape
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Berm Building and Mulching for Water Retention
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Philosophy of Pruning Shrubs
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Philosophy of Pruning Shrubs
Use this guide to figure out the best time to prune the shrubs in your yard.
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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
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
Gingerbread People Recipe
Make these classic holiday gingerbread cookies to share with friends and family over the holidays.
Safely Handle and Store Raw Milk
Learn how to process raw milk in order to preserve taste and prevent spoilage.
Homemade Preserved Lemons
We gleaned a whole lot of lemons and made this tasty treat.
Grilled Corn & Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe
The smoky flavor of grilled corn combined with fresh vegetables such as corn and tomatoes and a twist of lime makes for a tasty salad.
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