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Five Ways To Use Homegrown Nuts

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Five Ways To Use Homegrown Nuts

From nut butter to nut-dye, here are five ways you can enjoy your backyard nut harvest.

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Cold Hardy Perennials for Zone 4

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Cold Hardy Perennials for Zone 4

Perennial edibles are so satisfying to grow. Every Spring you will have the pleasure of welcoming back old garden friends! These friends come back year after year to feed not only our eyes and hearts, but our families as well. With very little input compared to annual crops, edible perennials are an easy, minimalist way to increase your homegrown bounty. Isn’t Nature’s gift economy great?

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North American Native Trees: The Pawpaw Tree

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North American Native Trees: The Pawpaw Tree

Although threatened by deforestation, the wonderful Pawpaw is making a big comeback.

Pawpaw is found almost exclusively in the wild and is difficult for the average person to find - which gives this tree almost mythical status among growers and foodies. The best way to get a hold of Pawpaw fruit is to grow it yourself - and fortunately it is quite easy to cultivate!

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