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It’s silly, but I’ve never really given a ton of thought to things that were designed for one single purpose–like dryer sheets. I’ve thrown them into the dryer for years without a second thought. Lately, though, everything I touch, I wonder, what else I could use them for around the house? AND, wouldn’t you know Read More >>
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While I was in San Francisco touring gardens with my buddies Harriet and Ryan, I couldn’t stop taking pictures of container gardens. Although a lot of the plants were beautiful, more often than not I found myself snapping pictures of all the clever little ways people had filled their pots instead of the flowers that Read More >>
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Have you ever gone on vacation and taken way too many pictures? Well that’s what happened when I cam home and noticed I had taken over 400 pictures of an estate named Filoli which sits just 30 miles outside of San Francisco, California in the lovely town of Woodside. If I was ever going to Read More >>
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This year I’m on a mission to grow 4,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables in my suburban backyard. In 2012 I was able to grow 2,028 pounds, and in 2013 I’m going double or nothing. I have absolutely no idea if I’ll be able to achieve my goal. But, as with any adventure, half the fun is getting there. ~Mavis ******* A Read More >>
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Monkey Boy has been busy this week pulling weeds and cutting back some brush that has started to creep up along the fence line. Yesterday I showed him a 30 foot section that needed to be cleared. But when I went out there today to take a look, I noticed something was missing. The potato Read More >>
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Have you ever made pesto with walnuts before? It’s a great option if you are out of those super expensive pine nuts. In fact walnuts in pesto may actually taste even better. I just can’t decided. But on thing is for sure, basil pesto with walnuts, rocks! Ingredients 2 cups packed basil leaves 1/3 cup Read More >>
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I read an NPR article the other day that has got me thinking—and you know what happens when I start thinking? I feel the need to share it with YOU. The article asked the question: Should we start considering insects as a viable option for protein? By we, I mean us here in the United Read More >>
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Wowie Zowie! Take a look at all that free food! As you would imagine, summer is one of the best times of year to score free produce because there is such an abundance of food flowing into grocery stores. Before I could take my final picture, The Girl Who Thinks She’s a Bird snagged 2 Read More >>
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