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Italian Farm Trucks

Crops & Gardening
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My blog is off to a bad start. I realize I’ve already lied about trucks.

Nature’s Medicine Cabinet

Crops & Gardening
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Herbs not only taste good, they can also treat common ailments. Discover more uses for what grows in your garden.

Bay Laurel Mint Bath

Homesteading
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Mint, bay leaves, almond and coconut combine for a soothing bath.

Crazy for (Italian) Rabbits

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Poultry |
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I’m crazy for rabbits, and I can’t imagine anything sadder than keeping rabbits in tiny wire cages.

Bicycling Out of Hibernation

Homesteading
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Emerging from hibernation, my husband and I grab bicycles and head to our favorite rural segment of the Foothills Rail Trail for a chilly 10-mile ride, our first of the year.

My Hanging Garden

Crops & Gardening
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Today was cane-cutting day.

Italian Fairs … and Salami

Crops & Gardening
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While we’re waiting for it to stop raining, what we farmers in Italy do is go to the various fairs.

Paw-paw Cravings

Crops & Gardening
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So I’ve been thinking a lot about paw-paws lately.

Natural Bug Repellent Recipes

Homesteading
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Download Sue Weaver's natural bug repellent recipes (and sting soothers) collected for you on this chart to keep handy at home during bug season.

Candy Making

Homesteading
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Candy making is a lost art. Revive it in your kitchen this season with some old-fashioned recipes.

Baking Tips to Help You Win Prizes

Homesteading
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Follow these blue-ribbon baking tips to take the top prize at your county fair.

Edible Landscaping

Crops & Gardening
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Try mixing beans, greens and tomatoes with ornamental plant for edible landscaping that can add interest to your garden and your table.

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