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Fermentation 101: Preserve Your Veggies and Your Health
Fermentation was the original way to preserve the harvest, and it’s very easy, said Cat Swenson, the fermenter-in-chief and managing partner of Great Ferments. It predates canning and pickling, and is...
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Flower Power Through to Fall
When visitors tour the grounds of Moss Mountain Farm, they always marvel at the annuals looking so bright-eyed and bushy tailed all the way into fall. And they start fishing for the secret to keeping...
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The gorgeous scenery of Moss Mountain Farm makes it a virtual wonderland for photographers and videographers, and when you pair this stunning backdrop with a beautiful bride, the results are...
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When Lilies Take You By Surprise
As a kid, when I saw the naked ladies pop up in the yard, it was always bittersweet. Their bold presence always made me smile, but I also knew it was almost time to go back to school. The ever-present...
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When Farms Co-Op, Everyone Wins
Small businesses need support to thrive, and that is particularly true in the world of farming where the learning curve is steep, the risk is high, and if that wasn’t enough, farmers also must to do...
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Say goodbye to summer with turkey burgers
It’s a bittersweet time when summer ends. Those summer months are a blessing and a curse, but now the hot evenings, the mosquitoes, the sweat, and the sweet juicy tomatoes are all on the way out. What...
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I’ll Dry Away: Preserve Your Hydrangeas
Those beautiful hydrangea blooms will last much longer if you dry and preserve them. There are three popular methods for drying hydrangeas. Choose the one that fits your needs depending on how much...
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The Perfect Fried Green Tomatoes
At some point in your area’s growing season, those tomatoes will stop turning red and stubbornly stick to a tart green. If that happens, don’t despair! You have at least three options for those little...
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Dry Your Peppers with Ristras
It’s that time of year, when there’s a chili in the air. The ristra, a strand of dried peppers commonly seen in the New Mexico area, is a symbol of abundance and hospitality. This time of year, they...
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Tea tree oil: Nature’s Disinfectant
Tea tree oil might be the most essential of the essential oils. Native to Australia, the oil of the tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) was issued to infantry men in that country in the early 1900s to...
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Two-for-One Plants: Amaranth
By Amy Renea See full article in the September issue of Naturally Amaranth is an under-appreciated native grain with a host of beneficial uses. It grows easily in most of the United States and can be...
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October emagazine: Crock the Vote
The October e-magazine pitted the fall chili of Lost 40 chef Scott McGehee against our very own P. Allen Smith. Click here to see the recipes, then vote for your favorite! Vote for your favorite chili...
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Putting Your Garden Beds to Bed for Winter
Prepping your garden beds for winter will make it easier to get a jump start on planting in the spring because working in a soggy, spring bed is a difficult task! It’s far smarter to do that work in...
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Toad Pumpkins Add Whimsy and Warts to Fall Decor
Painted pumpkins are an easy and popular alternative to carving the traditional jack-o-lanterns. And the Toad pumpkins, with their small shape and interesting “warts” will add even more whimsy to your...
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Introduce Yourself to Husk Cherries
By guest writer Jennifer Burcke (taken from the October Naturally e-magazine) I remember vividly the first time I tasted a husk cherry. It was more than a decade ago while shopping at the local farmers...
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In Memory: Antique Roses for the Departed
We know cemeteries as place to remember those who have passed on, but many are also a haven for forgotten specimens of flowers like antique roses. This is because many years ago, family members would...
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The Art and Science of Watering
Water is an essential ingredient for a successful garden, even drought tolerant plants need some water. Watering may seem like an easy gardening task, but it really is both an art and a science. Read...
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Easy Homemade Trellis DIY
Plants like support, and quite often, providing support is easier than you think. We crafted a homemade trellis out of scrap 2x2s and twine. It’s an easy weekend project and your plants will thank you!...
View ArticleSecrets for the Perfect Pie Crust
by guest writer Jennifer Burcke (from the Naturally holiday e-mag) When asked to declare my favorite food to prepare and enjoy with my family, the answer is simple: pie. I love to make pie almost as...
View ArticleGrow Some Refresh-mint
Among all of the herbs I grow, mint requires absolutely the least amount of care. In fact, it grows so prolifically, it could overrun the garden! Peppermint has many helpful qualities: it’s...
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