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The Great Sweet Pea Competition !
Quite a few years ago, my wife and I owned a General Store in country New South Wales, Australia. We became the “glue” within the community and we were sought upon to come up with fun and interesting things for our small, tight knit community to have some fun with. One time, at Friday night drinks, I overheard a…
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The SEARCH bar at the top of the page
I like the SEARCH bar at the top of the forum page. IT reminds me to search for past threads if I am looking to post something. I can see where we have already been talking about it and continue the conversation there. Great set up!
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Nature at its finest
The water is high and dangerous but some still go out and play. My backyard creek.
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Overwhelmed with decluttering?
Am I the only one?? I want to be more minimalistic, but then I look at the (mostly disorganized) STUFF all over, and I get more paralyzed and overwhelmed than inspired and motivated. Anyone have suggestions on how to overcome? I know the mantra of 'pick a small area'.. but I don't really have that many "small" areas.
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Crochet Kit At Costco
I found these awesome crochet kits at Costco. One is for Harry Potter and the other is for the Friends sitcom: https://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?dept=All&keyword=crochet
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Finding Joy In Strange Places TGN Update 2021 07 26
Here is the weekly update. I trust you are enjoying these! Here is the last video I did on buckets! Yes, I am a bucket person. Is there such a thing as a bucket person? Here is the link to the CDC announcement and down below is a short interpretation. The CDC quietly announced last week that it was withdrawing its request…
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2020-21 Tokyo Olympics
In these crazy times, I was amazed to see the Tokyo Olympics go ahead but here we are and day one has commenced. I’m in seventh heaven. The TV will be on basically all the time, so I can watch everything I can. I get emotional and stand up with hand on heart and sing the Aussie National Anthem every chance I can. I realise…
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Humor: Plant Lovers Anonymous
I wanted to share some of my humor. Are you or a loved one addictive to plants? This all to common problem has a solution: Plant Addicted Anonymous. In our once weekly meetings and online forums we will help teach your family members their wrongs. We will help free them from their addition by encouraging them to give up…
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I Really Want a TGN "Old Fashioned Story Hour"
Can we have one please? I think this would be so fun, having our best storytellers (oh, everyone knows who these are 😉) tell us their stories, in their own words, with their voices to lend character. I like reading their stories, but a story hour could be so fun to sit down & share with our families! Maybe we have other…
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Contrary to popular belief, Mac and Cheese does not count as a vegetable!
This may be confusing for those of y'all who are not from the US, but for almost 100 years, many Americans have considered macaroni and cheese to be a veggie! Ingredients: Flour, butter, cheese, pasta, breadcrumbs and seasonings. So, how did this come to be? The American cafeteria was based on the southern tea room. These…
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How to find a Polish pen pal?
I'm planning a trip to Poland in a couple of years. If all goes as planned, I'd like to stay for a year or two and really study sausage making. I am going to begin learning to speak Polish soon. It would be great if I could make a few friends before the trip. Would anyone know how I can connect with folks in the meantime?…
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Should you buy solar panels or food? TGN update 2021 07 20
Another weekly update. The global picture (don't freak out please) Members question: Should you buy a solar power system or backup food? Update on the Community Garden project That rehydration drink I promised @LaurieLovesLearning If you have a question you would like answered, please mention it in the comments.
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Off Grid, no money....it can be done
Was looking for a recipe that I saw on Mother Earth News website and found this article. Makes sense to me.
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Lacon you say, thinking outside the square!
Found this article recently and thought this woman a real entrepreneur. Would you eat Lacon?
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daily schedule
I recall reading that CS Lewis (and others in those days) would spend the morning studying, the afternoon taking long walks, and the evening with company and reading novels etc. Now, don't quote me on that, but it was something like that. If you exchange homesteading for the long walks, it is a sustainable life if the…
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Opinel rocks!
I find more to like about these knives/tools with each one!
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There has to be a better way
I was reading an article today... would like to source it, but I lost the link and can't seem to find it again. So, caveat up front: if my facts are wrong, please correct me! Apparently GM has admitted that the electricity used to charge electric vehicles come from coal burning plants, by about 95%, and most of the rest…
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How long will this crisis last? TGN update 2021 07 14 by Marjory
OK, today I answer the question many people have been asking me - how long will this crisis last and what should I prepare for? And, I give a quick update on the behind the scenes at TGN, plus a bit about what I'm up to these days. PLEASE pardon my wet messy hair! I had just gone swimming and didn't think about what I…
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How fast can you run if need be? Fast, and that's the naked truth (story) Part two
In case you missed part one of the story, here is the link: https://community.thegrownetwork.com/discussion/847070/how-fast-can-you-run-if-need-be-fast-and-thats-the-naked-truth-story-part-one As I break onto the shoreline from the woods I am greeted by one of the most unique lake fronts I have ever seen. Its very wild,…
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Outside looking in (story)
Its been a foggy, misty morning. The coffee cup has been my friend today as I chill and brace for what will be a challenging day. We has a bad storm last night and are preparing for another one that is predicted to be worse. I don't know what it is about fog, but it relaxes me and I am enjoying this quiet time. As I was…
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Lovin Off the Land
Matt and Danielle decided to eat only what they grew, harvested, caught, or raised for a full year. Everything from fish, shrimp, and other seafood, to vegetables, fruit, herbs, and spices, to foraged mushrooms, berries, nuts, and seaweed, to laying hens, chickens, and turkeys for eggs and meat, to raising bees for honey.…
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TGN Update 2021 07 04 - from Marjory uh, the fearless leader???
Hi, Here is an update on a behind the scenes of TGN... or at least one project. Hey, in the comments drop me a line is you have a question you would like answered, a project you think would be good for TGN to do, etc. I am going to try and create weekly updates.
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The Day Money Stopped Working
Another one of those thought provoking articles. Just something to think over.
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Calling our mighty leader... 😆
@Marjory Wildcraft What have you been up to lately? Curious minds want to know.
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And then I realized...
...I had been gardening all morning with a huge hole in the back of my shorts! I thought you all would enjoy the laugh too! Happy Birthday America!❤️💙
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How fast can you run if need be? Fast, and that's the naked truth (story) Part one.
When I lived in North Carolina I had a very stressful job. My weekends were spent by the lake looking for arrowheads and just enjoying the shore and waves. The one lake reminded me of home. It had previously had homes there but the government bought the land and put in a small dam, flooding towns and homes. This was my…
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We tell ourselves "It was just another dumb _______ animal".
As we sit holding an animal that is dying and we have done everything, anyone could do. But anyone who has had animals, a homestead or farm, knows sometimes no matter what you, or the vets have done, saves every animal. To protect ourselves, you keep saying "it's just a dumb animal". But If it's just a "dumb" animal why…
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Living in a tiny house homestead
Loved watching this video. You get to see her dog grow up. Such a cute puppy. She does a great job explaining how she got there and how she lives now.
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Happy (?) Canada 🇨🇦 Day to all Canadians
With all the turmoil & very un-Canadian type of things going on in Canada right now, I wasn't sure that I wanted to post this. I have taught our kids to be proud of our country...at least as it was. I thought it important to know both their personal cultural & their country's history. You need to know world history so you…
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Wholesomeness... an interesting and important concept
I saw this a couple of days ago and wanted to post it, but it needed thought. TGN is an extremely wholesome place. We, the mods, work hard to keep it that way. Here, all are welcome. No offensive behavior is tolerated. People ae welcome to their opinions, and to state them strongly. But, no "meanness", bigotry or insulting…
