articles by: Shelley Stonebrook

All About Artichokes

Artichokes don’t often make it on the easiest-to-grow or easiest-to-prepare lists of gardeners and foodies. But that doesn’t mean they’re not well worth growing and/or bringing into your kitchen. They…

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A Natural Approach to Gardening

If you’re interested in growing some of your own food, consider these simple ways to keep your methods of fertilizing, managing common pests, and watering your garden more natural and sustainable. …

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How to Grow Great Tomatoes

Ahh, tomatoes … that summer garden favorite many of us love to grow — and, especially, to eat. Homegrown tomatoes not only taste better than store-bought, but they’re also much healthier. Whether you’…

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Make a Unique, Hand-Crafted Wooden Spoon

Did you ever have a pocketknife when you were kid? Did you sometimes pick up twigs and whittle them down, just for fun? You can bring that childhood pastime back in a wonderful, practical way by learn…

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Guide to Spring Salads and Vinaigrettes

Whether as a side or a main course, I LOVE creating spring salads. In spring, some common salad ingredients such as tomatoes and cucumbers aren’t yet in season—but that shouldn’t hold you back from cr…

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Enjoy Healthy, Tasty Spring Asparagus

Spring is right around the corner, and that means fresh asparagus spears are going to be pushing up through the earth. Asparagus is a flavorful, healthy spring treat and can be added to many meals. …

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Try New Varieties in Your Garden

One of my favorite aspects of gardening is trying new things I’ve never grown (or maybe even never eaten) before. In Triumphant Turnipis, you’ll find variety recommendations for all turnip types, i…

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5 MORE Things to Start Making at Home

I recently posted the article 5 Things to Start Making at Home (which included resources to help you make handsoap, compost, brooms, butter and cheese). Here are even more ideas to help you get closer…

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Simple Living Inspiration

Do you desire a simpler life? One with fewer distractions, less stress, and more hands-on, fulfilling activities? These bits of wisdom from Ethan Hughes may inspire you to move your life in a new dire…

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Home Energy Facts: Start Saving!

Conserving energy in our homes is a worthy goal for many reasons, including decreased environmental impact and more manageable utility bills. Here are a few quick energy facts and some resources to he…

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Shelley Stonebrook is an Associate Editor at Mother Earth News—North America’s most popular magazine about sustainable, self-reliant living—where she works on exciting projects such as Organic Gardening content and the Vegetable Garden Planner. Shelley is particularly interested in organic gardening, small-scale, local food production (and consumption), waste reduction and cooking.

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