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The Frill Free Zone is where we get to the nitty gritty of living simply; eliminate all the unnecessary, useless, frivolous or giddy; it's where you get serious about creating your unique life that suits you to perfection.
- Feel the pride of salvaging a piece of architectural molding and using it in an innovative way;
- get off the recycling train and learn ways of using your packaging, instead of filling the landfill.
- Find natural materials close at hand that make a vernacular building style work perfectly in your climate.
The world is at the cusp of stopping waste in its tracks - what did our grand parents say? Waste not, want not...
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Sep 25, 2023
Tips for Root Cellar Organization and Inventory Management
Root cellars are excellent resources for storing your food supply, whether you grow food at home or buy it from the store. People have used them for centuries
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May 19, 2023
How to Grow Dill; one of the most fool proof of herbs
Learn How to Grow Dill and you'll never be without this great herb; aside from it's flavor for fish dishes and pickles it's also a valuable pollinator attractant...
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May 18, 2023
Bee Friendly Gardening Tips - a guest post
A guest post - Bee Friendly Gardening Tips...
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May 16, 2023
Hay Bale Gardening - growing vegetables simply
Hay Bale Gardening Growing - the progress of the vegetables...
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May 15, 2023
Spring Garden Planning - the devil's in the details
Finally; it's time for some Spring Garden Planning. Time's a-wasting, so let's get started...
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May 14, 2023
How to Grow Broccoli - the cancer fighting crucifer
How to Grow Broccoli; the best cancer fighting crucifer in your organic garden; learn the best methods for the healthiest plants...
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May 12, 2023
My Hay Bale Garden Project - growing vegetables simply
Starting a Hay Bale Garden Project - first steps and tips...
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May 11, 2023
How to Kill Flies - simple, non-toxic solutions to an annoying problem
How to Kill Flies - some simple, non-toxic solutions to an annoying problem...
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May 10, 2023
Hot Compost - thermophilic composting to kill weed seeds and pathogens
Learning how to get your compost pile really going is important; Hot Compost is best for killing weeds and pathogens so you don't reinfect your garden...
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May 09, 2023
Garden Mulch - best materials for mulching - tips and tricks
Grow your best garden ever by using Garden Mulch - the benefits, some tips and tricks...
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May 08, 2023
How to Grow Lettuce - tender, buttery greens for spring enjoyment
How to Grow Lettuce; if you're like me, that yearning for early spring greens can send you over the edge; start some lettuce and other greens early to combat the cravings...
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May 07, 2023
Make Compost Tea - safe fertilizer to make at home
Make Compost Tea cheaply and easily; a source of valuable nutrients for your garden...
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May 06, 2023
Chicken Herbarium - sneaky way for chickens to get their greens...
A sneaky way for chickens to get their greens - Chicken Herbarium...
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May 05, 2023
Bio-diversity - the intricate web of life in an organic garden
Bio-diversity; the intricate web of life in an organic garden; you don't have to choose between bugs and plant life, it's all good; the more the merrier...
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May 04, 2023
Alsike Clover - leguminous cover crop extraordinare
Alsike Clover; leguminous cover crop for erosion control, beneficial insect attractant, and honey producer...
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May 03, 2023
Dragon Fly Life Cycle - part aquatic, part aerobatic
The Dragon Fly Life Cycle - part aquatic, part aerobatic - you would never know that these two things are related...
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May 02, 2023
Feeding Chickens - keep them happy and healthy
Keep your poultry flock well fed - Feeding Chickens
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May 01, 2023
Behind the Sheer Curtain - make them useful again
Behind the Sheer Curtain - more uses for old curtains...
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Apr 30, 2023
Dust Bath For Chickens - how they clean themselves...
How chickens clean themselves - Dust Bath For Chickens...
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The Composting Tips, Tutorials and Troubleshooting E-Book
Having problems with your compost? Use this guide to get your compost back on track!
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