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Zero-Effort Gardening: I May Be On To Something Here

Zero-Effort Gardening: I May Be On To Something Here

The backyard garden.  Let me first say that I’d love to have one, but also freely admit that I don’t have the time nor the inclination for its maintenance and upkeep.  That being said, I may have stumbled across a revolutionary way to both have my cake – and eat it, too. First, a little back story. At the back of my yard, by the alleyway, stands an old and gnarled elm tree.  It barely gets any leaves on it…

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Pumpkins: Not Just for Jack-o-Lanterns

Pumpkins: Not Just for Jack-o-Lanterns

They are starting to pop up on porches and windows all over the tri-state area.  Large tubs of them are also making their annual appearance at your local grocery store or farmer’s market. Pumpkins! Aside from buying one to make a traditional jack-o-lantern for the Halloween season, is there anything else you can do with them? Of course there is. Now, I know it’s very easy to just buy a can of pumpkin puree for your pies or baking at…

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