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the dirt:  Lettuce

the dirt: Lettuce

by Noelle Henderson Arugula, buttercrunch and mesclun, Oh My! Little lettuce leaves are a tender treat and fun for little fingers to pick. Requiring little space or depth, lettuces can be easily grown in containers. In [...]

the dirt: Strawberries

the dirt: Strawberries

by Noelle Henderson June is strawberry picking time! Far sweeter than any store-bought berry, homegrown strawberries are truly nature’s candy. High in anti-oxidants and fiber-rich, strawberries are a treat you can feel good about serving to [...]

Repurposed Can Planters

Repurposed Can Planters

I had some seedlings that needed replanting.  Too lazy to drag myself to the store, I started looking around the house for things I could repurpose into planters.  Low and behold I saw some cans sitting [...]