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Learning to Garden

Posted on August 19, 2012May 21, 2017 by Shannon

My philosophy on gardening -- of life in general -- using failures to help others make themselves better stewards of the soil. Better soil = better veggie garden.

Posted in Gardening, LivingTagged Compost, Lasagna Garden, Soil, Veggies44 Comments

Let Go, Let Dirt

Posted on February 4, 2012January 21, 2022 by Shannon

Changing my ways...trading traditional backyard gardening for the 'lasagna' method. Letting nature do all the work for me.

Posted in Gardening, Nature, TreesTagged Compost, Creek, Drought7 Comments

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