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Book Review: Digging the City by Rhona McAdam

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Like other titles in the very readable manifesto series published by Rocky Mountain Books, Digging the City is an eye-catching, brain-expanding, well-balanced read. The description of our global, price-driven, nutrient-poor, energy-intensive food industry could be overwhelmingly depressing, but Rhona McAdam … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Incomparable Honeybee by Dr. Reese Halter

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

After thoroughly enjoying The Beaver Manifesto a couple of weeks back, I placed “hold” requests for several other manifestos published by Rocky Mountain Books. Yesterday I received an email notice that one of my hold requests had been filled, so … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Close

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

Last fall we planted 8 alium bulbs in our back yard. Over the past week we’ve learned that 4 have white flowers and 4 have light purple flowers. Seven of the eight are fully open, but this one has been … Continue reading →

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Replanting Our Yard – Part 1

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

If you’re a long-time reader of our blog, you’ll probably remember that in December 2010 we moved out of our 20-year old home for 9 months while it was completely renovated: walls were moved, new windows were installed, all new … Continue reading →

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