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Do you have any plans to celebrate the day? We're having a neighborhood barbecue of sorts to raise money for the schools. I'm making baked beans and potato salad. We're all pretty spread out since it's a rural area, and we're still trying to avoid the dreaded coronavirus, so I have my doubt...

I've tried using a regular compost bin, but haven't had much luck it. I'm considering making the switch to a different system like vericomposting. Is there a good commercial set up available? I'd like to build one from scratch, but I'm not sure that I can find the materials.

I feel like I spend a small fortune on my pets. Have you found some cost-effective ways to save money while still providing your critters with a good life?

Has anyone tried using a solar cooker? I've seen models that you can make at home, which might be fun for the kids. I've also seen some commercial models that are sold online. I find the idea of using a solar cooker appealing because using the stove just makes the house hotter.

Are you going to plant a fall crop? I'm not sure that I want to brave the heat for another round of planting and harvesting, but it would be another shot at reaping some fresh ripe tomatoes, so maybe it will be worth it. What's going in your fall garden?

When do you all think the price of lumber will go down? I bought some wood yesterday to make a flower bed and couldn't believe how expensive it was to get the lumber. I'm guessing it went up because of the pandemic. Do you think prices will fall soon since the vaccine is here? I was going to...

There's some misinformation floating around that Biden is going to ban beef. It's not true, but some folks are absolutely freaking out over it. Do you think beef prices will skyrocket because of that? If I had beef cattle, I'd be tempted to run with it. "Buy my cow for a zillion bucks before...

Have you guys ever used anything to accelerate the breakdown of your compost pile? I have mine at the correct temperature and moisture level, but it sure is taking ages to "finish cooking".

I seem to have rotten luck when it comes to the longevity of these machines. Despite keeping up with their basic maintenance, I've had a Craftsman with annoying issues after just three years of use and a Murray that completely tapped out after two. In your experience, about how long should the...

I hate junk mail and I get tons of it. We don't have a recycling center around here either. I looked for ways to stop junk mail and ran across this helpful article. I hope some of their tips work. Thought I'd share in case it helps someone else here.

What do you grow that has medicinal value? So far I've grown the basics such as chamomile, peppermint, echinacea, aloe vera and such. But this coming season I'm hoping to branch out into the more exotic plants. Astragalus is next on my list. If you haven't already tried growing chamomile...

I compost everything from avocado pits to weeds and lately I've noticed that the seeds are sprouting. Is that a sign that my compost isn't getting hot enough or cooking long enough? I check the temperature and it seems okay, but my thermometer isn't very long, so it's impossible to check in...