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A Long Winter’s Nap

A Long Winter’s Nap

It’s December, the month that features Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Pearl Harbor Day, as well as such lesser under-appreciated holidays as National Sock Day, National Llama Day, World Pear Day,  
Healthy Ravioli with Walnuts

Healthy Ravioli with Walnuts

Did you know that walnuts can help protect you against heart disease? All the more reason to add a serving of walnuts wherever you can, and this ravioli is the  
A Funny Story About Chicken Coop Safety

A Funny Story About Chicken Coop Safety

I've never thought much about chicken coop safety, except for the safety of the chickens themselves, but have you ever locked yourself in a chicken coop? It’s not as easy  
Companion Crops: Growing Better Together

Companion Crops: Growing Better Together

Just like in life, having good friends can make all the difference in the garden. When it comes to growing fruits and vegetables, some plants simply bring out the best  
Homemade Bug Spray for Vegetable Plants

Homemade Bug Spray for Vegetable Plants

A good old-fashioned spray with the hose is my favorite way to rid my veggie garden of leaf-eating pests, especially the Japanese beetles who love to munch on my basil.