Imperfection
I had a recent revelation when I was sharing some fruit from our garden with friends and coworkers this summer.
What? It’s the End of July??
How did it become the end of July? I feel like this summer is slipping by so quickly this year.
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garden
Apricot-Rosemary Preserves
Our Puget Gold apricot tree has been prolific this year! This variety of apricot was developed in Washington and is
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipes, trees
Environmental Stewardship: My Hidden Agenda
Those cold, drizzly days of winter seem like a distant memory as we soak up summertime in Oregon. I am
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ecology, green living, wildlife
Making Plum Chutney
Plum chutney is a sweet-and-tangy spread that is perfect for roasted meats, on sandwiches or as a dipping sauce. I
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipes
How to Install Drip Irrigation
It takes some serious juggling to balance modern living with growing a substantial amount of your own food at home.
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design, drip irrigation, garden
Strawberry-Rhubarb Hand Pie
Don’t you just love June? I’m planning our evening meals based on garden strolls – picking artichokes here and there,
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cooking, harvest, recipes
Mixing Chicken Flocks
The new pullets are quickly turning into adult chickens. They are close to four months old now and ready to
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backyard livestock, chickens, top-backyard-livestock
Battling Flies
Having backyard livestock is a joy, but it’s not all eggs and sunshine. Chickens, ducks and other backyard livestock can
How to Plant Tomatoes
It is time to get those tomatoes in the ground! I pulled out almost everything in my late spring bed
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tomatoes, vegetables