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Home Gardener: The Nasty Thorn in My Rose Garden

Read up on a serious rose disease that has sprung up in our area. Know what it looks like, and how to deal with it.

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A World Without Wheat: Oh the Temptations!

There are many temptations for wheat-free folk. Wheat is basically in your face 24/7. So you need to be proactive and have something safe handy when that cupcake, pretzel or cookie beckens to you!

Home Gardener: Building a Raised Bed Community Garden

If you are thinking of creating a community garden project, here are my notes on how we did it. Eight hard-working people, less than $300, plus four hours = one awesome garden!

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A World Without Wheat: Share What You Buy to Snack On!

Do you wonder what others who eat GF snack on? What is out there to buy for munching out on? This is share time!

Home Gardener: Go Organic...A Winning Choice!

Starting a garden means you will want to consider how to make your garden really successful. Read up on how to make good safe choices for weed control and fertilizing those veggies.

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Gluten Free Baking is Easy and Worth the Effort!

You can bake yummy GF treats for anyone you know who has a wheat allergy. Just get a decent cookbook, some freaky flours and go for it!

Home Gardener: Timing is Everything!

Timing in the spring garden/yard is important when you are considering pruning trees or bushes, and in the moving around of your tender plants. Learn when is best for each!

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The Many Stages of Going Gluten-Free

They say there are five stages of grief. I say there are like 8-9 for those going gluten-free! Read and learn, so when someone you loves goes GF you'll be prepared for their emotional rollercoaster.

Home Garden Mid-April Update: Dreaming, Planning, Building and Planting

What can and should be done in the process of starting a new garden? What not to do just yet—keep those tender plants inside for a few more weeks.

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A World Without Wheat: Why I Write

Why do I write this blog? I'm trying to express myself and to educate people on the GF lifestyle.

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