Moonphases In Appalachia
We’ve been discussing the theory of planting your garden by the signs of the moon. In Appalachia the folklore of…
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How To Plant By The Signs
Planting during the right moon phase is easier than it sounds-basically you plant crops that produce their bounty above ground…
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Planting By The Signs
Do you plant your garden by the signs? Do you know what planting by the signs means? Man has looked…
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day was created to honor fallen soldiers of the Civil War-and was originally called Decoration Day. John L. Logan…
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Civil War Letters 1
In the early 80’s the old homeplace beside the TVA Lake was purchased by the Stines Family. Historical details of…
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A Flip Flop Weekend
This past weekend the Blind Pig family enjoyed a flip flop weekend. There were lots of: Sisterly Harmony, Boat Riding,…
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Entertainment During The Economic Downturn
As folks cut back on expenses during these difficult economic times-often the first thing to change is money spent on entertainment….
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Economic Downturn Causes A Resurgence In Old Time Ways
Over the past few days we’ve been discussing how reusing, re-purposing, and recycling can be good for the environment-and…
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Appalachian Resourcefulness
Granny Gazzie’s family – The Truetts You can’t turn on the tv, pick up a magazine or go on-line without…
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Reuse And Repurpose
Did you know yardsales are good for the environment? They really are, you’re buying something that has already been made…
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God Bless Her Cause She Is My Mother
Granny & Me Miss Cindy & The Deer Hunter Pap & His Mother Granny’s Mother Gazzie-holding me, with my brother…
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Rain Barrels
Over the past few years rain barrels have become popular with both home gardeners and folks who are interested in…
