Adjust Your Wintertude

Quit with the face, it'll come back. Sheesh. I think that winter is misunderstood. One of the best things about the changing seasons is that you … [Continue Reading]

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Double Plant a Fall/Spring Flower Pot

This looks like a simple fall flower pot. But, this pansy-planted container has a deeply buried secret. Here's a fast and rewarding way to plant a … [Continue Reading]

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Baa Baa Black Sheep…Can I Spin Your Wool?

Yes, I actually spun the wool on this spindle. Swear. I learned to spin today. I'd been waiting for this for years. More specifically, I learned … [Continue Reading]

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My Life May be Crazy Right Now — But I lost 5 Pounds

The view of the Coloma valley from our back deck -- I've died and gone to heaven... So where the hell have I been?? Certainly not writing on my, … [Continue Reading]

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*Click on the Sign to Send a Message to Your Senator Now*

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Adjust Your Wintertude

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Quit with the face, it'll come back. Sheesh. I think that winter is misunderstood. One of the best things about the changing seasons is that you get the opportunity to plan for new things in the garden. Surprising things. Beautiful things. Or yummy things. The fact is that we need the down … [Continue reading]

Double Plant a Fall/Spring Flower Pot

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This looks like a simple fall flower pot. But, this pansy-planted container has a deeply buried secret. Here's a fast and rewarding way to plant a … [Continue reading]

Baa Baa Black Sheep…Can I Spin Your Wool?

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Yes, I actually spun the wool on this spindle. Swear. I learned to spin today. I'd been waiting for this for years. More specifically, I learned … [Continue reading]

The Joy of Hobby Farming by Michael and Audrey Levatino

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By now you may have heard that the suburban farm has moved to the country. Even on 5 acres, I would still define it as a micro or hobby farm. In fact, … [Continue reading]

Proven Winners — First Plants for the New House

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Goodbye, Cecile Brunner Rose... In the middle of June, as we packed our entire home and yards for the big move to Hawk Hill, it dawned on us that … [Continue reading]