Monthly Archives: November 2023

PUTTING THE GARDEN TO BED FOR WINTER – 11-16-23:

Posted on November 16, 2023 by didirks

It’s November in NE Georgia and we’re in transition in the garden – hot weather summer plants to fall/winter There are Four approaches to winter in the garden: First Option: Either clear the beds and clean up preparing the soil … Continue reading →

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The Fine Art of Spinning Fiber to Make Yarn – For the Beginner or More Advanced Spinner 11-14-23

Posted on November 14, 2023 by didirks

Tips to make spinning easier. I have loved the idea of making things from fiber for a long time as my mother was an accomplished fiber artist, weaver, tailor, embroideress, and all things related. She had a big standing spinning … Continue reading →

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Deer Strategy for the garden 11-7-23

Posted on November 7, 2023 by didirks

I get requests from people wanting to know how to discourage deer from the garden or which plants they don’t like. Here is a wonderful website I wanted to share: https://www.tyrantfarms.com/deer-resistant-plant-guide-edibles-ornamentals-natives/ If you do have deer invading your garden, and … Continue reading →

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Vape Juice causing ‘popcorn lung’ Bronchiolitis obliterans – some suggestions on improving health. 11-3-23

Posted on November 3, 2023 by didirks

A FB friend posted their just diagnosed condition from vaping. Since the doctors consider this uncurable and permanent damage, my thought is always ‘you can do something about it’ even if it’s just helping the body’s own defenses. I’m not … Continue reading →

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