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    A Variation on Hortapita

    In my last post I wrote about horta made entirely from green alliums, the first greens of spring. Horta is very good all by itself, but it can also be fun to elaborate, and I have written before about hortapitas, the many types of greens pies that are filled with horta. They can be large or...
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    Arugula: Still a Favorite Weed

    The post below was one of my very first blog posts back in 2008, and it remains true that arugula is one of my favorite early spring greens and grows everywhere that it is allowed to seed, even in my high-desert climate. I still let it seed itself around in the way described below, but I also...
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    255: Reminders We ALL Need to Help Save Money On Food

    Many people in this audience are interested in (or are!) growing/raising some of their own food, but it’s probably safe to say none of us are doing it 100%. And if you’re anything like me, every trip to the grocery store the last few months has brought more gasps/eye rolls/curse words due to the...
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    256: Take on the skills that suck

    Over the weekend, my husband realized that there was a whole pile of big logs we’d cut from a downed tree behind the pig barn last year but never hauled up to the woodshed to split and stack. As such, our Sunday afternoon project was to go out and take care of those. Let me set the scene for...
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    257 You Don’t Even Know What You Have

    A couple weeks ago, I was looking for a book in my Kindle because I wanted to take a picture of the cover. I was going through all the books in my Kindle and scrolling… and scrolling… and scrolling. There are so many books in my Kindle, far more than I realized. And yet I just keep loading...
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    258: Christmas is not the season of giving

    We often hear that Christmas is the season of giving. And while I think that’s a nice “feeling”, I don’t completely subscribe to it. Let me explain. It’s not that I don’t like Christmas. I’m not a Grinch. And we do take part in a lot of gift giving adventures at Christmastime. But I think...
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    259: Christmas is (still) magical

    I’ve seen a lot of posts about the lost magic of Christmas and how the Christmases we remember are better than the Christmases we have today. Christmas used to be “more magical, more simple,” more of everything we feel we’re lacking right now, and fear we will miss with Christmases of the...
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    261: the ONE thing you need for success this year

    Let’s get wildly honest, shall we? Today’s episode talks about what I think is the most important thing to find in your life to help you move forward. Oh sure, we talk about being honest and real all the time, but here’s what it really looks like, and why it really matters. IN THIS EPISODE I...
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    262: Easier isn’t always better

    Whether you’re basking in the glow of debt freedom, diligently chipping away at your financial burdens, or just need a wake-up call, today’s episode is a teaser of sorts to check up on your expenses and reassess your definition of “living within your means”. I like to call this “Amy, you need...
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    263: You are what you repeat

    In this week’s episode, I dive into the patterns that define us. Listen in as I challenge you (and myself) to get real about the routines and behaviors we perpetuate day after day — sometimes without even realizing it. I’m not talking about how much coffee you drink or whether you go to the...
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    264: Side dishes of yuck on life’s buffet

    Me: I want to travel the world speaking to people about living their best life! Also me: I h-a-t-e traveling by myself. Almost as much as I hate raccoons. This week’s episode of the Farmish Kind of Life is a reality check about the messiness of life, the trade-offs we make, and the ”side...
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    265: If it ain’t broken…

    Are you constantly tweaking and changing your life, sometimes altering what’s already working? In episode 265 of the Farmish Kind of Life podcast, you’re invited to ponder the age-old adage, “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it,” and consider how it applies to homesteading—and life in general! If...
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    The Best Garden Potting Bench for Under $200

    Whether you’re new to gardening, or a pro, this best garden bench is a must-have – and it’s less than $200! We finished building our green house last year, so this year we’re focusing on setting up the inside for maximum use. Looking around I found the perfect bench from Best Choice Products...
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    Topsoil vs Compost – When and How to Use Each

    Good soil is the foundation for all gardening, but it takes careful stewardship to achieve. In this post we’ll cover the difference between topsoil vs compost and how and when to use each! I’m sure you’ve heard the terms topsoil, compost, 50/50 blend and more, but what do they REALLY mean...
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    How to Propagate Basil From Cuttings

    Basil propagation is an easy and rewarding way to divide and grow many more FREE basil plants! In this post we’ll go over exactly how to propagate basil successfully. Click here for a complete list of all of our gardening posts. Growing Basil One of the easiest culinary herbs to grow is...
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    How to Grow Broccoli For Beginners

    Growing Broccoli is easier than you might think, and it’s also a lot of fun. This article will explain how to grow broccoli for beginners-from the best soil to use to what type of fertilizer to use. It’ll also provide tips on harvesting and storing your produce. Broccoli is a member of the...
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    Complete Guide to Growing Kale For Beginners: A Step-by-Step Plan

    In this blog post we’ll be discussing the basics for growing kale (Brassica oleracea), from getting started and picking out seeds to harvesting your crop. We’ll cover everything you need to know about how long it takes before you can harvest kale, how much space you will need in order to grow...
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    How to Grow Spinach – A Beginner’s Guide

    Are you new to gardening and want to grow some spinach? This guide will teach you how to grow spinach! Spinach is a green leafy vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked. It makes great salads, sandwiches, and soups. Growing spinach is easy and can be done in most climates with plenty of...
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    Beginner’s Guide to Growing Peas

    One of the best vegetables for a beginner to grow is peas. In this post, I’ll go over everything you need to get started growing peas. I absolutely love peas. Not the mushy, tasteless store-bought peas, but the fresh peas from the garden. I love running out to the garden before dinner and...
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    What Is A Victory Garden – Vintage Advice for a Modern Time

    What is a victory garden? In this post we’ll go over the deep history of victory gardens and go into why you should grow your own! In the United States, we have a long history of victory gardens. However they were also popular in the UK, Canada, Australia and Germany. These gardens were...

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