Monthly Archives: March 2013

To Everything There is a Season

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There’s a reason for the season. The reason, however, is not the one you might immediately think of when you hear that phrase. I’m talking about seasons in food and farming. Before the advent of airplanes and superhighways and 18-wheelers, … Continue reading

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Fire Prevention

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Wildfires in the United States burn somewhere between 3 million and 10 million acres a year. When you live out in the country, the odds are that eventually, you’ll have a fire close enough to be worrisome. It could be … Continue reading

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Of Meyer Lemons and Microclimates

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I’ve been thinking about the issue of microclimates quite a bit lately, as we are planning a new kitchen garden. One of the things I would like to accomplish is to get my Meyer Lemon tree out of its pot … Continue reading

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