Articles for tag: Berry Picking, Laying Hens, Swamp Cooler, Victory Gardens

Karla News

The Frugal Farmhouse: Living a Simple Life on the Land

I think I must have been a Depression-era housewife in a past life, because she is my ideal of someone who lives frugally, is largely self-sufficient from the kitchen garden and barnyard chickens, and is clever with what basics she has available. Now that I live on a homestead in the mountains, I’m taking that ...

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8 Brilliant Ideas for Outdoor Activities

The summer holidays are on their way and they just stretch out for ever in front of us don’t they? I always find that the kids end up bored on the first day of the holidays, so I have come up with some great outdoor activities to help keep them busy. 1. Sand Box Kids ...

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10 Ways to Reuse a Beach Pail

Children often end up with a variety of beach pails. They may acquire them as part of their Easter gift, or as a gift for a spring or summer birthday party. Children do not need more than 1 or 2 pails at once, and older kids grow out of the need for a beach pail, ...

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U-Pick Berry Farm: Fun in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

U-pick berry farm fun on Cape Cod awaits summer visitors each year. While vacationers come to Cape Cod, Massachusetts to enjoy the fine beaches and great seaside activities, visitors should keep in mind the fact that there really are farms on Cape Cod with fresh produce ready to be harvested. What fun it can be ...

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Best Blueberry Lesson Plan Ideas for Pre-K Teachers

When compiling your Pre-K lesson plans this year, why not include blueberries in the mix? After all, the tasty fruit may be used to teach many things. For example, you could use it as part of a unit on the letter “B”, the color blue, the number four, healthy eating or farm-to-table initiatives. With that ...