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Lawn Weeds You Can Eat: Edibles Among the Grass

March 11, 2013 By 1 Comment
Dandelions are an amazing food. Photo: bob_jenkins / CC by 2.0

It’s green, it’s delicious, and it’s… your lawn? Would you eat your lawn? No, I’m not really talking about grass, although you could eat that in a pinch. I’m talking about all of those healthful plants that you might want to remove from your lawn. But wait! Before you pull out that dandelion, read on. [...]

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Yard Sharing: Grow Food On Your Neighbor’s Land

January 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Yard sharing lets you grow food in unused local spaces. Photo: Steve R / CC by 2.0

This year, I made jars and jars of mincemeat. I’m rather fond of the stuff, and now my freezer is full of it. Where did I get the raw materials? From the green tomatoes that I grew in my own garden, of course! The intriguing bit is that the garden is not really my own: [...]

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Crock Pot Desserts for A Hassle Free Finale to Dinner!

October 11, 2011 By 16 Comments
Crock Pot Dessert Recipes Image Credit Lauri Patterson

Oh fall and winter, I am so ready for you! You bring crock pots back into my regular rotation and for that (and my sanity), I thank you. Seriously though, crock pots are a huge lifesaver on busy days, for dinner or even breakfast, but we all know that dessert is the most important part [...]

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