Lent, which began Wednesday, marks the period when many Catholics and some Protestants give up something indulgent while reflecting on Jesus’ time in the desert, where he fasted and prayed before his death.
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Eating local in Egypt means eating camel
A generous stranger shares a family recipe for camel kofta.
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If you think turning your yard into a wildflower meadow will eliminate the need to garden, think again
The seed companies may promise instant, maintenance-free meadows, but maybe they’ve never gardened in New England.
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One Maine city offsets nearly all of its energy costs with solar
Prior to its solar installations, Belfast spent about $320,000 on oil, gas and electricity for its municipal buildings.
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Could these crops help save us from climate change?
Perennial grains come up year after year of their own accord and actually add organic matter, including carbon, to the soil.
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Prepare croutons, and let the compliments roll in
Make them in just a few minutes.
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To grow (seedlings) or not to grow? That is the question
An inveterate gardener decides – gasp! – to save himself trouble and just buy seedlings.
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Converts to kale: Here’s a way to use the stems, too
To make the tough stems tender, you need just one easy technique.
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The grass will grow under your feet whether you like it or not
And the new field guide ‘Grasses and Rushes of Maine’ will help you identify just what kind.