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Christmas Wreath Tradition

Posted on November 21, 2015January 16, 2023 by Tyler Christensen

  The tradition of wreaths began centuries ago. Depending on the culture, wreaths symbolized the coming of spring, power of the sun, strength and eternity. Modernly, the wreath is used as a welcoming to family and friends and a symbolization of holiday cheer for the season that emphasizes on generosity, giving and the gathering of Read More

Posted in Crafts, Gardening, Sustainability
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“Crayfish””Crawfish””Crawdad””Mudbug”

Posted on October 22, 2015January 16, 2023 by Tyler Christensen

Whatever you call them, wherever you catch them they’re a fun meal. These little lobsters have a large range. I have caught them in TX, CT, NY, VT and ID. Catch them in Idaho lakes and streams to help combat this invasive species from robbing Idahos habitat for native species. They are a lot of Read More

Posted in Culinary, Fishing, Sustainability
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Tomato binge

Posted on September 22, 2015January 16, 2023 by Tyler Christensen
Posted in Culinary, Gardening, Health, Sustainability
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Apple brew

Posted on September 5, 2015January 16, 2023 by Tyler Christensen
Posted in Culinary, Fermentation, Gardening, Health, Permiculture, Sustainability
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Pansy Press

Posted on March 30, 2015January 16, 2023 by Tyler Christensen

  Hello Everyone Pressed pansy flowers are great for cards, cookies, or any type of art. I have never actually made pansy flower cookies I only eat the artistic creation my aunt makes. My wife and I did make our wedding cards, I am pressing now to make some gift cards. But if you think Read More

Posted in Crafts, Culinary, Gardening, Sustainability
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Fresh On Tap Maple Water

Posted on March 30, 2015January 16, 2023 by Tyler Christensen

  Hello everyone Anytime between late febuary and now each year here in North Guilford Connecticut the air is sweet and sugary and sugar maple groves are littered with tin buckets.  Its maple sugar season the frost is thawing days are warmer and the sap is flowing.  It is a great joy to sit around Read More

Posted in Health, Permiculture, Sustainability
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Pete’s Homestead Tapping Trees

Posted on March 10, 2015January 16, 2023 by Tyler Christensen
Posted in Permiculture, Sustainability
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