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How a Garden Teaches Compassion

How a Garden Teaches Compassion

As the days steadily grow shorter and cooler, I am called to spend a few moments appreciating the uncomplicated beauty of the garden. As sentient beings, plants possess an ability

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The Mystical Whispers of the Autumn Garden

The Mystical Whispers of the Autumn Garden

The demure embrace of Summer is felt as it takes a final bow and beckons Autumn to gracefully dance in. Many of the plants in the garden are now flourishing

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Time To Come Clean, Part 3½

Time To Come Clean, Part 3½

You have probably guessed by now that I do not visit the cleaning products aisle at the grocery store. Over the years I have developed and tested many recipes and

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Outstanding Oregano

Outstanding Oregano

Oregano (Origanum vulgare), is an herb commonly thought of when making recipes such as pizza sauce, pasta sauce, and other robust recipes. There are many varieties of oregano, including sweet marjoram.

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The Enchanting Summer Garden

The Enchanting Summer Garden

The enchantment of a summer garden. Maybe it’s a community garden, a few potted plants on a front porch, or a vegetable garden worthy of a farmer’s market. Regardless of

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