gardening
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Chickweed: The Forager’s Winter Star
“He who seeks the mind of the Creator in the little things of the earth shall find a wisdom that the world cannot give.” — In the spirit of George Washington Carver **Before proceeding with this article, please note that… Continue reading
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Dandelions: Not a Weed – A Forager’s and Homesteader’s Treasure!
“Why doesn’t constant trampling defeat the dandelion? The key to its strength is its long and sturdy root, which extends deep into the earth. The same principle applies to people. The true victors in life are those who, enduring repeated… Continue reading
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Simple. Natural. Sustainable. A Scrunchy Girl’s Guide to Easy Swaps.
“We don’t need a handful of people doing sustainability perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” — Anne Marie Bonneau Many people think that “going crunchy” requires a complete lifestyle overhaul—one involving homemade from scratch foods, expensive organic… Continue reading
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Boil ‘Em, Mash ‘Em, Stick ‘Em in a Stew: The True Value of the Humble Potato
“Good heavens, potatoes are worth more than gold!” “Surely not!” “If you were shipwrecked on a desert island, what would you prefer, a bag of potatoes or a bag of gold? “Yes, but a desert island isn’t Ankh-Morpork!” “And that… Continue reading
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Roots of Healing: Rediscovering Herbal Wisdom
“The Lord hath created medicines out of the earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them.” -Ecclesiasticus 38:4 (KJV Apocrypha) Modern medicine hasn’t really been around that long when compared to the entirety of human history. Medicine has… Continue reading
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Planted in the Chaos
“Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.” -Christine Caine It’s been quiet here on the blog for a bit – not for lack of things happening, but because life piled… Continue reading
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5 Wild Edibles You Can Forage in Your Backyard
“No barefooted, tree climbing, frog holding, mud pie baking, cloud spotting, puddle stomping, bird calling, wild foraging, moon gazing, firefly chasing, fort building, creek following, rock hunting moment with Mother Nature is ever wasted. “ ~Nicolette Sowder When most people… Continue reading
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