Try one of these backyard fire pit ideas for any size yard. A fire pit can bring warmth on cold nights, give you a place to cook on hot days and be the centerpiece of your family gatherings. This weekend we began the planning for our new backyard and one of the items on the list is a backyard fire…
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Preserving the Harvest – Tips for eating local and seasonal year-round when you use old fashioned food preservation methods. Summer and early fall are a great time for getting into eating local, seasonal food. But what do you do when the gardens and farms around you stop producing as much food? Depending on where you live, you may still be…
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Beginning herb gardeners often wonder which plants to choose. These 10 herbs are carefree in the garden and will provide plenty of dried herbs for cooking. This is an installment of the Ask Me Anything YouTube Series Many beginning herb gardeners worry about which types of herbs they should grow. Luckily, there are a few types of herbs that are…
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Most people grow flowers for their landscape and use them strictly for their aesthetic value. Not so with dandelion. While the unassuming dandelion may be the bane of every manicured lawn, it has so many health benefits, that you’d be hard-pressed not to grow and preserve it. Many people do not realize that there are a lot of flower varieties…
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Taking a bath with soaking salts is terrific for your skin and a relaxing way to end to a stressful day. Make your own DIY bath salts with these recipes. Do you need to give your skin a good scrub for the upcoming summer season? How about a soothing soak to relax and refresh tired muscles? Both of these things…
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