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Don’t Look Like a Bear!
New honeybees swarmed into our area, and they’re not very friendly.
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Gail Dutton
Do You Have “The Perfect Lawn”
The notion of “perfect” has changed, led by eco-lawns. Here’s why.
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The Battle of the Birds
Summer means cherries…if you can pick them in time.
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Wind, Hills, and Endless Sky
America’s Vastness Shapes Our “Can Do” Character
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Gail Dutton

June 2025

Six Tips to Uninvite Slugs to Your Garden
Slugs and snails can devour gardens, but you can stop them, naturally.
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Operation Thunder Run: 2025
Volunteers are the lifeblood of communities—sometimes literally.
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He’s Strong and Capable…
No wonder “She Thinks (His) Tractor’s Sexy!”
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The Quick & Dirty Secret to Great Gardens
“42” and Compost: The Answers to (Almost) Everything!
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May 2025

25 Things to Know About “The Country”
Tips to help you blend in when visiting or moving to rural America.
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Gail Dutton
The Barking Tree
It’s a dog’s life, deep in the country!
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Ditch the Artificial & Get a Fresh Start for Your Health & Your Wallet
It’s time to choose between waiting for big food to change, or taking charge of what you eat.
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Tips so Your Mother’s Day Bouquet Lasts
Fresh-cut flowers, living plants, and outings are great gifts for Mom...but what she may want most is time with you!
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