Posted on January 22, 2018
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With all the snow and very cold temperates this January we’ve had, my bird feeders have been full of birds looking for some good nutrition to keep them warm! Please remember: Do Not feed birds any form of bread. It starves them to death… Continue Reading “Snow Day for the Birds”
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Posted on January 18, 2018
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I am now able to offer seeds from some of my favorite annuals, herbs, and tomatoes! Last fall I worked many diligent hours collecting seed, cleaning it, and storing it. Now these seeds are available and ready to go in packets! Purchase ONLINE HERE… Continue Reading “EARTHeim Seeds Now Available”
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Posted on January 15, 2018
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I love growing onions, a homegrown onion is a lot fresher than store bought ones. Once cured, onions can last quite a while in a dark, cool pantry. I use onions quite a bit in cooking and as fresh, but I often find some… Continue Reading “Freezing Onions”
Posted on January 8, 2018
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It may not seem like it, but gardens are still full of life even in winter and fall. Most if it is hibernating, but if you look close enough you can find evidence. I got out in my garden last November and played detective,… Continue Reading “The Winter Garden As Habitat”
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Posted on November 2, 2017
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I like to call herbs ‘domesticated plants’ because they’ll flourish when we give them regular attention. They want to be harvested! Pruning them back at least once a year will keep them maintained and encourage good looking fresh foliage. You know how mint and… Continue Reading “Herbal Fall Harvest”
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