Lauren 
Some gardeners dream of a greenhouse filled with exotic plants while others simply wish they could grow plants that hate their current climate. Making either of these scenarios a reality is bound to cost far more …
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Most people who do any sort of cooking find themselves using garlic in generous quantities. Or perhaps that’s just me. I tend to add it by the spoon full to soups, stuffed mushrooms, pot roasts, stir fries …
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DIY Discussion, Gardening, How To
Homemade seasoning mixes make great Christmas gifts. You know, that holiday several months from now that stores have already started advertising to death. This is a present that even the atheists in your family will love. Plus, …
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In the beginning, the water chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) was without form and void. It was small with long, green leaves but otherwise barely resembled a plant, as is often the case with specimens that are sold in 4 …
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I have enjoyed pickles since I was a small child. They make the perfect snack. They are sweet, crunchy, and tangy all at once. And my grandmother makes the best sweet pickles in the entire world. I …
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There’s been a lot of talk about “green” and “organic” these days. Apparently unnatural chemicals are very bad for you, but I fully maintain that without caffeine the entire world might cease to function. Or …
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Even though the recipe usually contains my personal form of kryptonite, I have been known to ignore common sense and consume large quantities of salsa anyway. This often ends with me briefly wondering why I’m hot pink all over the very next …
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As anyone who has had to sneak outside and water their gardens at midnight to avoid draconian restrictions and obnoxious neighbors knows, succulents are pretty awesome. After all, it’s hard to find plants that can stand two full days of …
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According to the highly esteemed Dr. Benjamin Franklin, “Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to remain happy.” Although the man had some questionable ideas, such as asking to be deep-fried by flying a kite …
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Yesterday the garden was perfectly fine, but today you have returned home to find the tomato plants completely leafless and strange bugs frolicking in the cabbages. It’s a more common occurrence than we would ever …
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