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Susan Brackney is a freelance writer and author of the Insatiable Gardener’s Guide (Five Hearts Press, 2004) and Plan Bee: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Hardest-Working Creatures on the Planet (Perigee Books, 2009).

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Grow This Unusual Host Plant To Attract Pipevine SwallowtailsJanuary 21, 2021

The vibrant black-and-blue butterflies aren’t as common as they once were, but it’s not too late to help pipevine swallowtails by establishing plants for food and shelter.

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Sew Your Own Fabric Pots For Starting Plants IndoorsJanuary 14, 2021

Pots made from scrap denim, felt, landscape fabric and other materials are inexpensive, easy to make and good for plants. Here’s how to make some fabric pots yourself!

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Side Hustles Can Help You Earn Extra Cash From Your FarmDecember 29, 2020

Hobby farming is a rewarding pursuit. It can also be costly, so take up one (or some) of these side hustles to put your passion to work.

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Video: How to Grow Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Using the ‘Totem’ MethodDecember 24, 2020

With a little work on the front end, you can enjoy flushes of fresh lion’s mane mushrooms for years to come. Here’s how to grow your own at home.

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Better Than Wild Bird Feeders? Provide Shelter For Winter Roosting!December 17, 2020

Providing local wild bird populations with nesting boxes for sheltered, winter roosting can make an even greater impact than feeders.

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Mushroom Expert Talks Fungal Forms, Cookery, Morels & MoreDecember 10, 2020

“The Beginner’s Guide to Mushrooms” author Britt Bunyard shares mushroom identification, cultivation and culinary tips in forthcoming guide for beginners.

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How To Make Your Own DIY Household ProductsDecember 8, 2020

From toothpaste to cleaners and more, you can ditch wasteful packaging and save some cash with these directions for DIY household products.

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Replace Traditional ‘Clean-Up’ Practices For Healthier (& Livelier!) GardensNovember 26, 2020

Leaving leaves and refuse in place during end-of-season garden cleanup creates much-needed haven for birds, amphibians, pollinators and more.

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Seed Savers Are Leading The Preservation MovementNovember 19, 2020

Saving and sharing open-pollinated seed through the Seed Savers Exchange promotes gardening goodwill and much-needed biodiversity.

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How to Make Your Own Super-Chewy Ginger CandiesNovember 12, 2020

This recipe for ginger candies produces powerfully spicy treats that can help to soothe sore throats, tame upset tummies, and satisfy your sweet tooth.

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