I almost lost our $4000 Zero-Turn to our pond not too long ago.
I woke up that morning to a beautiful sunshiny day. With dreams of completing some work in the yard, and getting ready for spring.
10 minutes later the mower was stuck in the mud 😂
Using the jack and some plywood, I was able to get it on a steady platform so it could get traction. That didn’t work. So I jacked up the front end and realized that the mower had sunk down and was stuck on the 4-inch tall stump (maybe 2 inches wide) that had been in the middle of the weeds (4 inches tall, because the mower is a BEAST and cut through it - also a good reason we probably needed to buy new blades recently.)
Off to the garage for the chainsaw... cut that baby down, dropped the mower, and I was back in business.
The dogs and I went for a ride around the property, mowing down bits of weeds.
I took the dogs inside for a water break and decided to mow around the pond....
And that’s where the trouble happened...
Apples are one of my favorite fruits.
If you are buying them from a store, they can also be the most pesticide-exposed fruit available. They remain high on the EWG’s dirty dozen list because they are sprayed with pesticides post-harvest to prevent them from discoloring during cold storage.
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Embark on a fascinating journey of gardening exploration and innovation, ranging from planting a variety of lettuces to crafting raised beds utilizing unique and unconventional materials. Allow yourself to welcome the unexpected in your garden, and through this process, discover the methods that resonate most effectively with your gardening style and preferences.
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Not everyone adheres to a traditional 9-5 job structure. In today's dynamic business landscape, numerous enterprises run round the clock, necessitating employees to cover all shifts for seamless production continuity.
This scenario is a prevailing reality in many industries, shaping the fabric of our daily lives. Delve into the intriguing realm of the impact of working the 2nd shift on homestead life. Explore the intricacies of adapting sleep patterns, juggling outdoor tasks, and navigating family dynamics under the influence of the second shift. Uncover the multifaceted effects that ripple through not only the individual's routine but also the intricate dynamics of family life.
Archaeologists discovered traces of Turmeric dating back to 2500 BC in pots. Turmeric has been used medicinally for centuries, and we are still understanding all of it's amazing benefits.
One of the ways, I stay healthy is through a daily Turmeric Bomb.
Get the recipe here!
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