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2011 Harvest Report

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I did have to move them into the garage with a grow light in order for them to ripen since it had started getting cold here, but the patience paid off because they are delicious. Boy does food taste better when you know where it comes from and you make it yourself. Here is what we were able to grow and harvest this year.

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How to Save Cash and Your Health With a Garden

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More and more people like myself are returning to the joy of growing vegetables, herbs and even eggs right in their own backyards. Fifty years ago, this was the norm; almost every backyard had a veggie patch that supplemented the food bought at a store. And don’t get me started on the sugar, salt and fat content of processed food!

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10 Free Pampers Gifts to Grow points — Savings Blogger

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10 Nifty Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget

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Many people have the false belief that organic foods are a luxury that only a select few can afford. While organic foods are more expensive than non-organic foods, they can be more affordable than you might realize. They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area.

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The Eco-Friendly Benefits of Being Vegetarian

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This post was written for Blog Action Day 2011. 1 – More food and water available. Breeding animals to produce meat is more damaging to the planet than you might think, thanks in part to the food and water that is needed to sustain them. 2 – Less pollution. 2 – Less pollution.

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19 Articles to Help You Prepare for Back to School

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Back-to-School: Getting Ready at Sow Grow Bloom. Back-To-School Reading:The Kissing Hand at Sow Grow Bloom. Sales Tax Holiday 2011 at Consumerism Commentary - A list of dates, states participating, the items that will be relieved of a sales tax and the maximum cost. Packing a Lunch: Healthy Food to Go at Kitchen Stewardship.

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My Weight Loss Journey So Far

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I weighed 130 pounds but still had an inch to grow and some curves to fill out. Fast forward 15 years to January 4th, 2011, and I was in the worst shape of my life. I had kept my love of junk food but was no longer active at all. I was a cubicle worker during the day, a blogger at night, and a food vacuum all day long.

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