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Tag Archives: gardening
The Resilient Gardener: A Must-Have Book
This is becoming my go-to book. Continue reading
Posted in books, frugality, gardening, health, self-reliance
Tagged best gardening book, books, frugality, gardening, health, self-sufficiency, The Resilient Gardener
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Gathering Handfuls of Autumn
Harvest is a bounty of beauty. Continue reading
Garlic-Scented Opinions
Is there such a thing as garlic seeds? The lazy gardener knows. Continue reading
Beware Of Gifts
Zucchini may look innocent. Actually it’s plotting to take over. Continue reading
Summer Scenes From The Farm
Everything is growing, including new Jersey calf Clovis. Continue reading
What About Weed Control?
Ever heard of using blue jeans to control weeds? That’s how desperate I’ve become. Continue reading
Posted in gardening, invasive, soil, weeds
Tagged blue jean weed control, gardening, invasive, soil, weed control methods, weeds
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Curmudgeonly Spring Welcome
Early spring is too early. Continue reading
Why We Save Seeds
Saving seeds is the most basic gardening tradition, but we can’t expect anything to grow from hybrid and GM plants. Continue reading
Creative Tactics For Eating Frugally & Well
Nine tactics for eating well on the cheap. Continue reading
Posted in eating, frugality, gardening, health, kitchen arts, local food
Tagged eating, frugality, gardening, health, kitchen arts, local food
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Morning Glory Invasion
My grandfather didn’t have much time to pass along the wisdom he’d accumulated, but he liked to take his grandchildren out to the garden. There he’d show us the way to make snapdragons open their “mouths” and where on the … Continue reading
