Archive for the ‘New Homestead’ Category

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December 5th, 2011

Christmas Trees: Sustainable Choices

By Jennifer Silver, JMMDS We Americans love our Christmas trees—even those of us who don’t…  Read More »
 
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October 21st, 2011

Last Plant Standing: A Snarky Gardener’s Take on the Late, Late Bloomers

Text and photos by Erica Bowman, JMMDS Dahlia bud. Autumn is hard on us gardeners….  Read More »
 
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October 7th, 2011

Recycling Concrete

by Anna Karina Johansen, JMMDS Concrete is one of the most commonly used materials in…  Read More »
 
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September 15th, 2011

Garden Clean-Up: Rotation and Cover Crops

by Jennifer Silver, JMMDS Vermont is enjoying some blessed sunshine after our recent torrential rains…  Read More »
 
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August 12th, 2011

Erica’s Edibles: Perennial Returns on Investment

These uncertain times have everyone scrambling for a safe place to put their money. Here,…  Read More »
 
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July 17th, 2011

Sipping Summer: Garden-Inspired Beverages

All photos by Anna Karina Johansen (unless otherwise noted.) How about a glass of ginger…  Read More »
 
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May 27th, 2011

A Walk in the Woods: Morels and More

Text and photos by Anna Karina Johansen, JMMDS What a spring!  Finding myself trying to…  Read More »
 
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April 15th, 2011

Spring Is Sprung—But Don’t Jump the Gun!

By Jennifer Silver, JMMDS Here in northern New England, the snow is finally receding and…  Read More »
 
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April 1st, 2011

The Garden of My Lawn

By Erica Bowman, JMMDS Perfectly manicured mono-cultured lawns are the aspiration of many, but I…  Read More »
 
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March 25th, 2011

Native Plants: Taking the First Step

By Anna Johansen, JMMDS Following Julie’s jubilant call to action citing the teachings of Doug…  Read More »