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Aug 04, 2020 01:25PM ● By Marti Healy
Quincy is a very literal sort of dog. He’s more agreeable than well trained, although he’s rather opinionated. Loyal to a fault. He’s vulner...
Aug 04, 2020 11:19AM ● By Paige Slaughter
Taste and nutrition are reasons enough to preserve local produce while it’s in season. Canning time! It’s one of my favorite times of year—v...
Jun 25, 2020 03:52PM ● By Jan Weeks
I only wanted new blinds for the kitchen. However, the best-laid plans, etcetera. Wandering through JC Penney’s window department, I fell in...
Jun 25, 2020 03:15PM ● By Paige Slaughter
There’s a great saying, “How you do anything is how you do everything.” In gardening, we get the gift of paying close attention to life. It’...
Jun 02, 2020 09:24AM ● By Paige Slaughter
Pollinators and beneficial insects play a key role not just in the garden, but in our food system at large. Without pollinators like bees an...
May 05, 2020 11:26AM ● By Paige Slaughter
Picture endless rows of corn—as in, you can’t see anything but corn and machines. Now picture a forest—ferns collecting speckles of sunlight...
Mar 26, 2020 10:39AM ● By Kimberly Blaker
Does your home’s exterior need a facelift? If so, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. A bit of time and effort in prep work and a fres...
Mar 25, 2020 03:43PM ● By Paige Slaughter
In times of adversity, confusion and chaos, we’re granted the opportunity to reflect. Of course, we have that opportunity every day. But whe...
Mar 25, 2020 12:24PM ● By Kimberly Blaker
It’ll take drastic measures to stop global warming. Despite heroic efforts by scientists, climate advocates and the best intentions among ci...
Mar 03, 2020 12:19PM ● By Amy Laundrie
The arrival of birds ushers in spring sounds When a park ranger near my home reported that the great blue herons had returned, I knew spring...
Mar 03, 2020 11:01AM ● By Paige Slaughter
On March 19, the sun sits directly above the equator, and day and night are nearly equal in length. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, March...
Jan 28, 2020 10:15AM ● By Paige Slaughter
In Colorado, we have the luxury of living a little bit closer to the sun. In fact, our state has the highest average elevation in the countr...
Jan 06, 2020 03:47PM ● By Gloria Burke
The years have really taken their toll on my humor genes. It’s been far too long since I’ve had a sidesplitting laugh or a non-stop giggle s...
Jan 06, 2020 03:34PM ● By Paige Slaughter
Our gardens are special places: square feet of possibility, blank canvases, spaces where we can create anything we have the patience for. Ne...
Jan 06, 2020 02:39PM ● By Kimberly Blaker
Affordable stylish ideas for a fresh look Are you tired of your dated, dull or well-worn interior? If so, you may want to consider an update...
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