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Old world self-sufficiency in a new world......our pilgrimage to resource efficiency
Extend Your Growing Season
Posted by Pam Molloy on 3/13/2012 to Tips on Tuesday
A super easy, inexpensive, recyclable cold frame.
Grow a Garden and Your Own Garden Seeds
Posted by Pam Molloy on 2/24/2012 to Gardening
It’s that time of year when we receive dozens of seed catalogs and daydream of warmer days while planning the garden and choosing crops and ordering seeds. Why grow your own garden seeds?
Tweezer Weeding - Part 5
Posted by Pam Molloy on 8/8/2011 to Preparedness
It might look like a giant weed but it's the future.  Part five in a short series of experiences and deeper contemplations on the trials of 'tares' in the field.
Tweezer Weeding - Part 4
Posted by Pam Molloy on 8/4/2011 to Gardening
Now this should make Troybilt proud!  Part four in a short series of experiences and deeper contemplations on the trials of 'tares' in the field.
Tweezer Weeding - Part 3
Posted by Pam Molloy on 7/27/2011 to General Homesteading
A weed is a plant growing where you don't want it. Use discernment and don't dis the volunteers.  Part three in a short series of experiences and deeper contemplations on the trials of 'tares' in the field.
Tweezer Weeding - Part 2
Posted by Pam Molloy on 7/20/2011 to General Homesteading
No weeds, Ever, is not practical and at times even detrimental to the crop. Part two in a short series of experiences and deeper contemplations on the trials of 'tares' in the field.
Tweezer Weeding - Part 1
Posted by Pam Molloy on 7/13/2011 to General Homesteading
Since I saw that first advertisement for Troy-bilt rototillers, I thought the perfect garden was to have NO weeds, EVER. This is a series of experiences and deeper contemplations on the trials of 'tares' in the field.
Tip on Tuesday
Posted by Pam Molloy on 7/5/2011 to Tips on Tuesday
Are your plants puny and yellowing? Did you get a little carried away when you added leaves last fall? Here is the quickest, easiest and cheapest nitrogen fixer.
The Fall Home Garden
Posted by Pam on 10/12/2010 to General Homesteading
I snapped this picture earlier of a White-tail doe standing suspiciously close to my garden. While I would like to believe that her intentions were harmless, years of experience have taught me better than that
Desperate Gardening
Posted by Pam on 10/4/2010 to General Homesteading
In my quest for a greener earth and healthier meals for my family, I have to stoop to a level that the cool mountain air has made me quite accustom to, I will do anything to ensure that I have at least a few truly vine ripened tomatoes.

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