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Lumber, Lumber, Everywhere

Green Up

. . . but until it dries, nary a board to build with. It’s bittersweet to part with a fine, big, hardwood tree you’ve grown to appreciate for its shade and beauty, BUT. . . . . . when you can have it milled into gorgeous lumber it takes the sting right out of the [...]

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Project BudBurst

You, Me, & the Fence Post

Since buds are going to start bursting pretty soon, now is a good time to start thinking about Project BudBurst. What is Project BudBurst?  It’s a phenology research effort. Clears that up, doesn’t it? I’d never heard of phenology, either.  Phrenology, yes, from Sherlock Holmes, but phenology was a new one. Phenology is (from the [...]

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The Great Backyard Bird Count

Critter Chatter

Calling all bird enthusiasts! The annual Great Backyard Bird Count is coming to a backyard near you.  In fact, it could be your backyard, if you so choose. What it is: Led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, with Canadian partner Bird Studies Canada and sponsorship from Wild Birds Unlimited, The [...]

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Home Ec 101 Giveaway

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Home-Ec 101: Skills for Everyday Living – Cook it, Clean it, Fix it, Wash it is another book by our delightful publisher.  We’re giving away TWO copies this week in celebration of the Heather Solo’s brand spanking new free MEAL PLANNING WEBINAR! “Meal planning isn’t just for the uptight or the family of four. Having a [...]

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Spider Report

Critter Chatter

  In case you even have this happen, here’s the low down on the spider killing experience. Spraying for spiders is usually ineffective because of the body not touching the ground thing. So, here’s what was done: He sprayed the other day to “keep them down” until he could get back for the full treatment. [...]

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