If you have experience with Japanese culture you might have some familiarity with the concept of Wabi-Sabi but I’m betting that most of us are unfamiliar with the term. Its origins lie in...
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Regardless of the time of year, I enjoy hearing the gentle song of the cardinal, our state bird, filling the air. It always makes me pause and take a moment to scan the trees and see where this...
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As I begin this article it is currently 15 degrees outside! Spring sure seems a long way off right now but it’s important to remember that part of your planning for gardening in the spring...
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Anxiety is fast approaching the status as the #1 health problem in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) is predicting that by 2030 anxiety will surpass obesity as the largest threat to...
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When the weather gets cold one of the things I look forward to is homemade soup. French Onion Soup is one of my favorites. This recipe is from my Grandmother. It makes a hearty meal or can also be...
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Just because winter is setting in doesn’t mean you can let your guard down when it comes to pest control. As a matter of fact, this time of year calls for even more vigilance as the weather...
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This is the time of year that we’re all shopping for a special gift for family, friends, and maybe your favorite gardener. We don’t know about you but sometimes it is difficult to pick...
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Carrots are a root vegetable, usually orange in color but are also come in purple, black, red, white and yellow. The most commonly eaten part of the carrot is the taproot, but sometimes the greens...
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