How to Shop for Hiking Boots
How to Shop for Hiking Boots Your hiking boots are the most essential piece of gear you own – carrying you over every imaginable type...
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5 Easy Plants to Grow for Beginners
5 Easy Plants to Grow for Beginners Starting out can feel overwhelming, but there are some pretty easy plants to grow for beginners. Let’s take...
How to Shop for Hiking Boots
How to Shop for Hiking Boots Your hiking boots are the most essential piece of gear you own – carrying you over every imaginable type of terrain. From rocking hopping to creek crossings, they have the job of protecting your feet every mile of your trip. Hiking boots should be purchased with intent and definitely […]
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5 Easy Plants to Grow for Beginners
5 Easy Plants to Grow for Beginners Starting out can feel overwhelming, but there are some pretty easy plants to grow for beginners. Let’s take a look at 10 plants that are great for beginner gardeners. Easy to Grow #1 Basil Basil is first on my list to grow for beginners because of its versatility. […]
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Top 3 Garden Tools for Seed Starting
Top 3 Garden Tools for Seed Starting While sales are rolling, now is the perfect time to snag some deals on the best garden tools or add some to your Christmas Wishlist! Today’s focus is on tools for starting seeds and transitioning seedlings outside. Let’s break this list down into 2 parts – budget and […]
Choosing the Right Gear: What to Wear When Hiking
Choosing the Right Gear: What to Wear When Hiking When you’re just starting out, figuring out what to wear on a hike can take some trial and error. Everyone has different needs—are you constantly hot, always cold, or somewhere in between? Maybe your body tends to fluctuate in temperature like mine does. Whatever the case, […]
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Saving on Garden Supplies – What is in store for next season?
Saving on Garden Supplies – What is in store for next season? As you put your garden to bed and reflect on the year, it is a great time to start thinking about garden supplies for the next season. This may seem early to some, but remember, this is when everything is fresh in your […]
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Simple Guide For End of Season Garden Cleanup
Simple Guide For End of Season Garden Cleanup The end of season garden cleanup is a bittersweet time. A brisk chill in the morning air reminds us that the Autumn Equinox is fast approaching. This means it is time for pumpkins, hot chocolate, and hay rides. Watching the colors change on the ridge behind […]
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Next Garden Season: A Plan for Growth
Next Garden Season: A Plan for Growth It may seem early, but now is the time that I plan ahead for the next garden season. Right now, in the thick of the growing season, everything is fresh in your mind. At this very moment, you know which insects are pestering you the most. The fruits […]
Ounce Counting: How Much Does Your Hiking Bag Weigh?
Ounce Counting: How Much Does Your Hiking Bag Weigh? How much does your carabiner weigh? You may be thinking “Is she serious? Does she really weigh carabiners?” I can hear the questions rolling around and see the looks on your faces. While I actually do not do this, it is pretty close to how nitpicky […]
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How to Harvest the Best Tomatoes You will Ever Eat
How to Harvest the Best Tomatoes You will Ever Eat Harvesting the best tomatoes from the garden is what we strive for as gardeners. The ones that are bursting with flavor as you take a bite and the juice drips down your hand. Once you have a garden-grown tomato, there is no turning back. You […]
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How to Get Rid of Garden Waste
How to Get Rid of Garden Waste Is garden waste eating away at your sanity? You pruned your heart away, weeded until you couldn’t take it anymore, and pulled out dead plants and bug ridden food. Now you have a heaping pile of green and nowhere to go with it. Just what exactly are you […]