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In the tens of thousands of years that people have cultivated the land to raise food for themselves, humans have…

Hydroponic Gardening for Anyone, Anywhere

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Hydroponic gardening is not new, but it has seen an increase in popularity lately.  This is easily understandable, as hydroponics…

Early Spring Wild Edibles: It’s Time to Go Foraging!

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Leaves are unfurling in the masses, enjoying the warm sun and gentle drops of rain as morels are generously filling…

A Practical Guide For Controlling Technology

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I’m an off-grid homesteader, which means I come from a pretty extreme end of the lifestyle spectrum (at least, according…

Soil-Making Magic: The Secret Witches’ Spell for the Perfect Garden

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Springtime gardens turn into summertime weed lots. Does this happen to you?  You till and dig, bring in dirt or…

6 Tips for Dividing Perennials in the Spring

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Perennials offer great value in the flower or shade garden. These plants come back year after year with really minimal…

Backyard Garden Dreamin’

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Would you like to create an edible landscape? Some individuals are turning their lawns or small acreages into food-producing backyard…

Mexican Meatloaf

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Meatloaf wasn't something we Shelton kids had much of growing up.  A fact that seems strange to me now, considering…

Making The Most Of Shade: Plan, Plant, and Grow a Shade Garden

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How to plan, plant, and grow a fabulous garden that lightens up the shadows. Is shade a constant problem in…

Hummingbird Bundt Cake

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The annual return of the ruby-throated hummingbird from its South American winter home is one of the most definitive signs…