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The things we savor….

Tasting a fresh tomato while studying abroad in Europe one summer was delicious. – Whitney Kaufhold New Hardcover books- Erika Veurink Touching clay – feeling its malleability and moisture, its potential. I remember once in ceramics class I took it … Continue reading →

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Professional Garden without Professional Help

 How do I plant a garden that looks professional without professional help? A: Visit your local garden center and take advantage of their resources and customer service. Before you go, consider your answers to these questions: What do you want … Continue reading →

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Blooms All Season Long?

How do I plan a cohesive garden that blooms all season long? A: Planting a garden for continuous color is not only appealing to us but also has great ecological benefits. Continuous color means a constant food source for pollinators … Continue reading →

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Regrow Celery Stalks

Don’t toss the root end of your bunch of celery—you can use it to grow more tender stems. As with lettuce, cut the celery base from its stalks, leaving about 1 to 2 inches. The central part of the celery contains … Continue reading →

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How to Find Purpose in Life

After losing my husband, I really needed to find purpose in life again. After much thought of various things I could do, I decided that ‘decluttering’ my home would keep me busy during the winter months until Spring when I … Continue reading →

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