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Tag Archives: farming
Burning cleaner, the new farming, and “It’s a Wonderful Slice of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’”
December 19, 2010 “Oh Rahm, O Rahm Emanuel” UPDATE: My thanks to Beth Botts for filling in for me last week whileThe Frozen Robins and I entertained the kiddies and not-so-kiddies at the Wonderland Express exhibit a the Chicago Botanic … Continue reading
Food, Farms, Trees and Holiday Decorations
November 21, 2010 The Holidays Loom… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” according to the song. In my opinion, the jury is still out. However, most of us don’t have the choice of opting out of the madness, … Continue reading
Winter markets, farming classes and wicked, wicked plants
November 7 , 2010 Winter is fresh food time Yes, I know. That sounds like a contradiction, especially for those of us who have gotten hooked on all of the fresh goodies we’ve been picking up at our CSA (Community … Continue reading