Wild Berries That Grow In The Southern Highlands Of Appalachia
This time of the year, I start checking on the Blackberries that grow wild around my house-they are just now beginning…
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Indian Pipe Or Ghost Flower Either Way It’s Creepy
Indian Pipes (also called-Ghost Flower, Corpse Plant, Death Plant, and Fairy Smoke) grow deep in the forest. They are often found near…
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Pickin’ & Grinnin’ In The Kitchen Bloopers And A Giveaway
The Blind Pig gang usually hangs out at Paul’s every Sunday afternoon. Along with the pickin’ and grinnin’ there’s lots of…
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The Mountain Laurel Is Blooming
Mountain Laurel (Rhododendron) is now in full bloom around my house the bees and bugs are having a hay day-enjoying all the stickiness of…
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Happy Father’s Day From Appalachia
I’d like to send an extra special Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s out there who read the Blind…
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Did You Know Tulips Grow In Trees?
The Tulip Poplar-sometimes called the Tulip Tree or Yellow Poplar grows throughout the Eastern portion of North America-from Ontario to Florida. The Tulip…
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Cooking Beets
Thanks to the generosity of Hometown Seeds-this is the first year we’ve tried our hand at growing Beets. As you can…
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I’m Partial To Guitar Pickers & An Interview With David Grier
I suppose in the array of musical instruments traditionally used in Appalachia-I’m most partial to the guitar. I’m positive it’s…
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Appalachian Vocabulary Test 20
Time for this month’s Appalachian Vocabulary Test-take it and see how you do. Jasper Jaw Job Jerked Janders Jasper-a…
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It’s The End Of The School Year
The school year is only hours away from being over for us. The past few weeks have been busy with end of…
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The Music Of The Mountains
Today’s Guest Post is written by Pam Warren. I first met Pam a little over a year ago-and I believe we clicked…
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Volunteer Vegetable Plants
Do you ever find volunteer plants growing in your garden? Usually the seed sprouts from produce that was left on…
