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I stopped by the post office and nearly peed my pants when I opened 3 letters with the same newspaper clipping. “Maybe next time you’ll think twice before planting a bush not approved by the neighborhood association.” Hilarious!!! Thank you so much for thinking of me Sarah, Nicole and someone who’d rather remain anonymous from Kentucky. Read More >>
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This is a guest post written by my buddy Heather from Massachusetts. She typically posts about her garden chores over on the east coast, but she’s changing things up a bit today! The first ray of sunshine in the long New England winter is always the Boston Flower and Garden Show held downtown Boston at Read More >>
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Have you ever wondered why more schools don’t jump on the local food bandwagon? I’ve always kind of had a Utopian view of school–like it is where we teach our kids to become the kind of humans we WANT them to be, not necessarily the kind we currently ARE. When I was younger, the schools Read More >>
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Word of the Day: Parsimonious Definition: Stingy, close fisted Used in a sentence: The miser was parsimonious in dealing out gifts to the poor. Lucy the Puggle Princess says “Happy Wednesday Everyone.” ♥ Mavis Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day – Up to 40% off Nerf, My Little Pony, Games, and More from Hasbro Amazon Bonus Deal Read More >>
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I recently got an email from reader, Susan, about pickled carrots. They looked so amazing I emailed her right back and asked for her recipe. She was gracious enough to share it. Here’s what she had to say: Mavis- I hear you on the itching to can! I was recently at Chuck’s Produce {best store Read More >>
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{This post was first published in 2012 but I thought I’d post it again for those of you who missed it} Have you ever made your own newspaper pots before? If you haven’t, they are are super easy to make. Some people use tin cans, but I prefer to use the Pot Maker. I’ve found I Read More >>
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Composting can seem a bit overwhelming if you’re a newbie, but it’s actually really, really simple. You can use a composter that is super simple and cheap, or you can get a fancy one. Either way, “cooking your garbage” {Thanks Uncle Buck}, is like FREE nutrient rich goodness for your garden. All it really requires Read More >>
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That headline was not misleading. I really am giving away 160 lbs of chicken to TWO lucky readers. But before we talk about that, let’s back up. What is this GoDirect Foods company and why on earth are they sponsoring such an amazing giveaway? Simple answer. It’s because they are awesome! What is GoDirect Foods? Read More >>
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