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America’s Oldest Heirloom, Non-GMO Seed Company in Trouble

Save D. Landreth Seed Company

D. Landreth to Go Out of Business if Funds are Not Raised in 30 Days Barb Melera describes the company’s situation on Facebook: “We set about to restore this Company because it is the most historically important American small business … Continue reading

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Recycled Book Furniture

Making Furniture from Books

It’s a trend that is gaining popularity – building furniture out of old hardcover books. These unwanted books are in surplus and cant always be recycled because of the glues used to assemble them. It shouldn’t be difficult to track … Continue reading

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Basics of Soap Making – Recipe for Beginners

Basic Soap Recipe

Before attempting to make your own soap, you should make sure you have collected all the necessary supplies. See: Soap Making Tools & Supplies NOTE: You will want to avoid using tap water in your soap recipes (especially if you … Continue reading

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Basics of Soap Making – Tools and Supplies

Tools For Making Soap

Soap making has become more craft than necessity, but with the increasingly wide range of dangerous chemicals being added to most commercial soaps, you might find reason for this craft to be more than just a hobby! First and foremost, … Continue reading

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Straw Bale Gardening

Growing a Straw Bale Garden

Photo Courtesty: www.bayviewcompass.com Straw bale gardening is the perfect alternative for gardeners facing poor soil conditions, those who are looking for a way to garden with less heavy lifting, or for growing in paved/groundless locations. Straw bale gardens are appropriate … Continue reading

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