It’s been kind of a rough week here on the Homestead. We are unfortunately mourning the loss of a family member who we were all very close to. So, instead of succumbing to the sadness, my husband told me I needed “dirt therapy”. I have heard the term before, even just recently from a family friend, but I have
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It’s that time of year, when the calendar says it’s spring, but here in the Northeast, it can be more like a guessing game and true spring-like weather can still be months away. Cold temps and snow in March make for a very long winter. And for those of us deeply affected, the vitamin D deficiency coupled with the mud
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If you are anything like us, you are always looking for ways to add more growing space. A few years ago we found a great way to add growing space and beautify our outdoor living space at the same time. We started using containers on our deck and in our pool area. We can grow almost anything in containers, but
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