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How do you stay flexible in changing climates?
Hey everyone, I'm visiting family in South Texas and learned that all of my encouragement about growing food didn't fall on deaf ears. However, my family recently learned about one of the hardships we all face when growing food - fluctuating weather. And Texas has always been NO JOKE. Growing up in Corpus Christi ('94-'00)…
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Fires & Evacuations
Fires are ravaging western North America and central Canada and other areas are experiencing our fires in the form of smoke. In BC, yesterday we lost the small community of Monte Lake. Lytton was destroyed a month ago. Evacuation alerts have been posted for 3 subdivsions on the outskirts of Kamloops, a city of around…
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Rain!
I put this under this category because for us, it is encouragement. We have been in a very bad drought for a while, even through this past winter, and went into this spring extremely dry. The dust has been amazing (and not in a good way). There have been numerous large grass, marsh & forest fires in many areas of my…
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Jimerson, what a change!
@Jimerson (our talented tech wizard!) I really like the picture behind the intro. It is a beautiful addition to the forum and gives a more welcoming and perky feel to the forum. Its perfect! It will take a bit of exploration and such to figure out my way around the new look & possible way of doing things as a mod, but it…
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Pitbulls, Alligators, Beavers, Raccoons OH MY
Hi Grownetworkers :) I am staying with my mom near Savannah Georgia, and I thought I'd share some stories on the critters in my area. I walk my dog three times a day here and while it's a commercial area, seems like the animals don't care at all. I literally posted on Instagram how much I love aminals the other day and…
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Article on buying a homestead.
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Todays "Awe" or Isn't That Cute. We all need a smile
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Bless ALL of you
I have prayed for blessings over every single person that has will or will ever use this website, and forum. You all have provided much encouragement to me and countless others and praise to the Most High God for ALL of you.
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So you want to drive a tractor
My brothers learned to drive a tractor early. My older brother was driving by two (of course dad was working the clutch.) My first driving lesson was when I was around 10 or 11. I had to beg, lol. So my dad rounded up 8 tires, put them out in our back field and I had to drive around them. I did really good! I managed to…
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Lifes simple pleasures (story)
There have been a few changes in our family lately and with that in mind here are a few things my family may not know about our family. We grew up as children and our first few years were in Kinzua Pa, the town where the Kinzua Dam now sits. We were the first family to sell our home to the goverment and move out. I don't…
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Broken Ribs-Owwieee
Like everyone else I have been busy getting ready for summer. I have planted spring crops, have been cleaning out and repairing my water garden and I had decided to convert an old ornamental garden to a medicinal herb garden. I had pruned some roses and was raking up the branches and some other winter debris when I had a…
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A knock on the door
When there is a knock on my door I never know what it might be. Today the was banging on the door. Oh no. I hope it's not an animal that found its way out of the fencing. (Always a concern here) But it was a nice surprise. The one church about four miles away dropped off a Easter dinner basket! Ham, apple sauce, rolls,…
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Simple conversations and lending a helping hand
I went up to the Tuesday night food bank at one of my local towns. I want to give out garden seed packets that they can hand out. I hope to encourage people to grow a garden and also have the seeds they might need without going out and buying seeds. So next week I will take up bagged garden seeds with helpful tips for…
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Relaxation and tranquility
My flower and vegetable gardens are my areas of relaxation and tranquility. Sitting here taking deep breathes, watching the birds and listening to their songs. The rainbow of color is peaceful and calming. The sky is blue with fluffy white clouds. The breeze feels soft and cooling on a warm day. Taking it all in fills my…
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Just for fun
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Its a new season. Lets live it
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If this music and visuals aren't 'home medicine' than I don't know what is .. Enjoy
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Out of touch
Hi everyone, it’s been a very long time since I’ve been in the network and posted anything. It’s been a very rough time for me as well as so many others. Last year with the pandemic I panicked, planted like crazy but didn’t plan very well. The results-some beautiful plants and not as much harvest as hoped for. This year…
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Before & After Joining The Grow Network
Hi everyone, I want to post your garden pictures for others to see. Even if you were already an amazing gardener, I think your shots will help inspire people online. Please comment your before and after pictures or just garden pictures below! 😊 Stay blessed & safe, Shay
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A Farmers dream lost
If only this happened more often. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be part of this gift? There is talk that this story may not be real, but my understanding is that in the depression era, this type of event did in fact take place. If only we could come back to this sort of kindness and strength and leave greed and hate behind.
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A lesson from our dog Rex
This morning our dear dog Rex died, at home with us. He had cancer, and we had a huge lump removed last fall so he could live his last few months well, and he did. Just two days ago he was running after the neighbors with his tail in a happy curl. Even on bad days, he wouldn't mope about being sick or sore but would chase…
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The beautiful gift of music
I hope you enjoy this as I have. The man playing gave her his guitar at some point after this video. She now has a keyboard too. Autism is so often lonely and misunderstood by many. Blindness is uncomfortable to many people as well because they don't know how to interact with the blind. This girl lives with both. If only…
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Article about the early years of homesteading
It touches on what she expects in the future. Also, asks you to consider some pretty relevant questions.
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Moving Forward
So, I have a garden, chickens, compost. I'm wondering what I should do next. I feel ready for more, specifically in the realm of animals, but I'm not sure where (or if) to go. Any advice?
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If Dark Humor Disgusts You, You Might Want to Scroll on By...Sad Dog Story
Oh,friends, it's been another one of those crazy 2020 weeks. I don't really need any feedback. I know many of you are dog lovers, so don't read this if it's going to hurt too much. I mostly need a safe place to vent. Let me start by saying that I am extremely careful in my personal life to avoid drama, and I never, ever,…
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Merry Christmas everyone
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Thank you!
I wanted to thank everyone for being here and sharing so much good information. Also, just for being a community where we can all talk about things that matter. With the lack of human interaction 2020 has caused, this has been a good and supportive outlet for me. So, THANK YOU all so much!
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Being a garden loner is harder than it seems!!
Could I have a bit of advice please? I have always enjoyed gardening both flowers and vegetables. I read, chat and listen to as much as I can...I have always gardened a bit on the loner side. My husband never seemed too interested in it and that was alright as I could design plant, replant and grow as I liked. Now a…
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Great story about making a difference
This is such a great story--very interesting in its own right, but also inspiring. It has me thinking about what I might be able to do around here to make a difference.....
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Fighting boredom and disconnection
Has anyone else noticed that keeping busy does not necessarily prevent boredom and restlessness? I've been trying to keep busy with a mix of reading, hobbies, cooking, baking cookies, stacking firewood, growing sprouts, and so on, plus my business. But I'm finding that even when I keep running from activity to activity,…