From the mountain field journal
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5 Secrets for an easy Container Garden
From Flower Beds to Food: 5 Surprising Secrets for a High-Style, Low-Effort Container Garden For the discerning homeowner, the transition from a manicured flower…
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Marigolds and Memories
This upcoming growing season, marigolds won’t just live in the borders or tuck themselves between vegetables. They’ll play a central role in our cut…
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Growing Flowers in the Mountains
Flowers That Thrive in My Mountain Garden Gardening in a cool-weather climate takes a certain kind of grit — the same kind of grit…
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How to Bring Art + Nature Into Your Daily Life
How to Bring Art + Nature Into Your Daily Life Here are a few practices that help me stay grounded and inspired: 🌞 Morning…
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When the Garden Teaches You to See: Art, Attention, and the Science of Being Outside
When the Garden Teaches You to See: Art, Attention, and the Science of Being Outside There’s a moment that happens every time I walk…
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Black Friday Homestead Win: Garlic, 18 Arborvitae Trees, and an Unexpected Garden Surprise
Yesterday was one of those days that reminds me why I’m building this life — not because everything went smoothly, but because it all…
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How to Start a CO Farm Stand: Grow, Sell, & Thrive on Less Than an Acre
A Simple Guide for Turning Your Homestead Skills Into Extra Income If you’ve been dreaming about earning a little extra income from your kitchen,…
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Minnesota Wild Rice Holiday Dressing
A hearty, rustic casserole inspired by traditional wild rice dressing — made with ground beef, mushrooms, and cranberries for a cozy, comforting dish that’s…
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