Category Archives: Review
Radical Homemakers
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Made from Scratch
I’ve been reading Jenna Woginrich’s book Made from Scratch as a part of Crunchy Chicken’s book club (which there’s still time to join). I’ve really enjoyed the chapters on chickens, beekeeping, antiques, sewing and baking. As I read, I daydreamed more … Continue reading
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Learning About Local Foods
For the last two weeks, my botany students have been exploring the local foods movement. We began with a discussion of what “local” means, and some history of the movement. They have been growing plants since the course began in … Continue reading
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Bottled Water and Water Bottles
I’ve carried reusable water bottles for years, playing field hockey and basketball when I was a kid, but I didn’t start carrying one every day until I started teaching. I found that speaking almost all day long left me parched, … Continue reading
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This Fine Piece of Water: Reflections Part IV
Reflections Part I Reflections Part II Reflections Part III Strangling the Sound This chapter details the role of nitrogen in the Sound, as well as the consequences of too much nitrogen. I found the discussion of salt … Continue reading
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