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From the scientists: How to use catnip as a mosquito repellent

We talked to leading research scientists to find out how to best use catnip as a mosquito repellent. Here’s what they had to say…

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stinging nettle quiche recipe

Recipe: Stinging nettle quiche

Find out how to turn stinging nettles (a nutrient-dense veggie with a prickly reputation) into deliciious stinging nettle quiche!

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Ep. 1: Week 1 Newborn Baby with Dr. Lisa Durette – Developing Mighty Minds

Episode 1: Developing Mighty Minds’ Week 1 Baby interview with child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Lisa Durette and parents Susan & Aaron von Frank. 

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Introducing Developing Mighty Minds with Dr. Lisa Durette

Introduction to Developing Mighty Minds with psychiatrist Dr. Lisa Durette. DMM is a new resource for parents interested in understanding what’s happening in their baby’s developing brain and how you can help your baby develop their mighty mind.

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honey fermented kumquats

Recipe: Honey-fermented kumquats

Find out how to turn kumquats and honey into a delicious probiotic concoction that’s both a drink and a food, aka honey-fermented kumquats!

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recipe: napa cabbage salad with thai peanut sauce

Napa cabbage salad with Thai peanut butter citrus dressing

Find out how to make Napa cabbage salad with Thai peanut butter citrus dressing… Quite possibly the best salad you’ll ever eat!

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5 ways to stop your cat from killing birds and other wildlife

We love cats AND we love wildlife. If you want to stop your cat from killing birds and other wildlife like we have, here are the top 5 things you can do today!

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Stridolo (Silene vulgaris): how to grow and eat this rare Italian veggie

Find out how to grow, harvest, and eat stridolo (Silene vulgaris), a rare and gorgeous vegetable native to the Mediterranean.  

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Duck winter care tips – from the experts!

Duck winter care: get tips and advice on how to get your backyard or small farm ducks through winter, even in the harshest climates.

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Summer Care for Ducks

Use these ten duck summer care tips as a checklist to make sure your backyard (or small farm) ducks are well cared for during extreme summer heat. 

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Raising mixed species poultry together – tips and advice

Get advice from three different, experienced poultry parents who successfully raise different species of poultry in their backyard or small farms. Ducks, chickens, geese, turkeys, and guineas!

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Recipe: Purple kale pesto with Meyer lemons 

Purple kale pesto is a delicious, beautifully colored cool season alternative to basil-based summer pesto. Find out how to make your own purple kale pesto!

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How to store Japanese persimmons (with recipes!)

Japanese/Asian persimmons can be stored different ways to produce different results in the kitchen. Find out the best ways to store and use your persimmons!

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Recipe: Persimmon oat crumble (gluten-free)

Find out how to turn your soft, ripe Japanese persimmons into a delicious breakfast or dessert with our gluten-free persimmon oat crumble! 

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recipe: spiced persimmon bread

Recipe: Spiced persimmon breakfast bread

Find out how to turn your squishy-ripe Japanese/Asian persimmons into a moist and decadent spiced persimmon breakfast bread!

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