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Lauren Purcell is a freelance writer from Savannah, Georgia. She is the proud owner of two spoiled little dogs. Her hobbies include gardening (in case you hadn't noticed), cooking, traveling when she has money, and waiting on her key lime tree to produce fruit.

Gardening

Tomato Varieties – A Few of Our Top Picks

Who doesn’t love a fresh, delicious home-grown tomato? But the hundreds of varieties that are currently available can quickly leave prospective gardeners scratching their heads in confusion. To help you out, we’ve tested an enticing crop …

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Written by: Lauren

April 25, 2021

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Gardening, Green

Daisy Rain Garden Systems – Making Watering Convenient

Any gardener knows that dragging a hose around the yard can be a real pain in the neck, particularly when it keeps getting kinked up. It’s also annoying when you have a plant that needs soaking …

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Written by: Lauren

May 20, 2020

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Hori Hori

Gardening, Tools

Hori Hori – Hurry and Read About This Multipurpose Garden Tool

As is the case with most gardeners, I love trying out new, multi-purpose tools. So when Home Fixated was contacted by The Grommet and asked if one of us would like to try out their …

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Written by: Lauren

February 11, 2020

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Gardening

Back to The Roots – A Mushroom Growing Kit Review

Mushrooms are generally considered to be a highly nutritious food source. And I love mushrooms: stewed in soup, chopped up in omelettes, cubed in gravy on steaks… Okay, maybe they’re not as healthy as they …

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Written by: Lauren

September 27, 2019

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DIY Discussion

Saltwater Pools vs Chlorine Pools – Pros and Cons

Ever since its incorporation as a standard form of pool maintenance, people have had love-hate relationship with chlorine. This chemical is great for keeping things clean, but it triggers a lot of health issues in …

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Written by: Lauren

August 20, 2019

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3-D Village

Building Materials, News

The 3D Printed Village – Can Tech Create Affordable Housing?

The quest for affordable housing has recently become very difficult for many people in the United States and other industrialized countries, particularly for those who are only making minimum wage. Finding safe, cost-effective housing is …

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Written by: Lauren

August 4, 2019

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Gardening, How To

How to Make a Raised Garden Bed Without Tools – Bloom Instabrace

If you’re looking for an easy way to construct a raised garden bed without tools, the Bloom Instabrace is a great option. These stainless steel corner pieces were created to hold boards together without any …

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Written by: Lauren

June 4, 2019

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porch planters

Gardening

Porch Planters With Pizzazz – How to Dress Up Your Front Porch

I recently noticed that my hardy hibiscus was rapidly outgrowing its container. Like most gardeners, I find keeping my plants in adequately large planters can be a difficult endeavor. You finally think they’re all secure …

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Written by: Lauren

March 24, 2019

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Gardening

Best Basil Varieties of 2018 – Pick Your Pesto

Do you love basil but find yourself so overwhelmed by all the different varieties that you just stick to the classic version? Or perhaps you’re like me and have spent years hunting for an elusive …

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Written by: Lauren

September 4, 2018

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Gardening

Growing Squash in Containers – The Basics

I love fried squash, so much that I could eat my weight in it. Which would then no longer be my weight at all, but some higher number. The trouble is that I have always …

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Written by: Lauren

August 26, 2018

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