Growing raspberries, keeping chickens safe, crunchy dill pickles

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Kindness, like grain, increases by sowing.
–English Proverb

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Raspberries
Raspberries
In a small space, raspberries yield a phenomenal quantity of ravishing berries—and they fruit year after year with proper care. Raspberries can be harvested all the way from midsummer through to the first frost. See our tips on how to plant, grow, harvest, and prune raspberries!
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Growing Edible Flowers in Your Garden
Growing Edible Flowers in Your Garden
So many flowers are not only beautiful but also completely edible, adding color and flavor to salads, soups, pastas, drinks, and desserts. In fact, in ancient times, flowers were grown more for scent and flavor than looks alone. Here are 15 edible flowers that are also easy to grow.
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How To Remove Dark Spots (Do This)

A common misconception that many people have are that dark skin spots are caused by the sun, when in fact they are actually signs of advanced aging. Dr. Gundry has a special at home method that you can use inyour home to help reduce dark spots, age spots, and uneven skin tones. Watch The Video
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Protecting Chickens From Predators
Protecting Chickens From Predators
When I am asked what the most difficult aspect of raising backyard chickens is, without hesitation, I respond, “Keeping them safe from predators.” If you keep chickens long enough, eventually you’ll have a run-in with a predator. Learn more about protecting your chickens.
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Less Sugar, Please! Breaking the Sugar Habit
Less Sugar, Please! Breaking the Sugar Habit
Do you crave sweet foods to the point where once you start, you can’t stop? Or, do you feel satisfied with a single cookie or a small piece of pie? If you fall into the first category, you have a lot of company. And a lot of you are trying to quit or cut down on sweet foods and drinks.
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