Category Archives: Foraging

How to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

The summer solstice should be a day when you stop, smell the peonies and feel the gratitude for making one more safe journey around the sun to this marvelous place. Happy solstice everyone. I hope this summer is magical, whimsical and wonderful.

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4 Ways to Use Less Gas

Sustainable

For millions of vehicle owners, the recent price hikes at the gas pump have made driving a costly endeavor. Buying less gas and diesel at the pump saves money and leads to a cleaner environment. Here are the most effective tactics for cutting down on vehicle use.

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Tired of Mowing? Try these Brilliant Lawn Alternatives

Unless you're a sheep farmer, there's just no need for all that grass. Are you spending fistfuls of money and a good deal of Saturdays mowing the lawn like a chump? Well, stop that. You can garden like a champ by considering an alternative lawn, reducing the amount of lawn you have or doing something useful with all that space. Here are some alternatives to the traditional lawn that will have you thinking twice about your patch of green.

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8 Tips For A Great Family Vacation In Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge Travel

One of the most welcoming destinations for family-friendly adventure-loving vacationers lies in the heartland of Tennessee. With the Great Smokies in the backdrop, the small town of Pigeon Forge is an incredible vacation spot for a family getaway. Here are some tips to help you arrange a trip to Pigeon Forge:

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Foraging Wild Violets for Food and Medicine

cooking with violets

Wild blue violets are one of the first flowers to grace your spring garden. While some consider them weeds, the beautiful deep blue flowers and heart-shaped leaves provide a wealth of benefits including culinary and medicinal applications.

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