Howard Finster was a Man of Visions. He was a preacher, folk artist and celebrity in his own time. He passed in 2001, and left a living legacy: a swampy site in northwest Georgia he called Paradise
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Smoked Fish Dip Recipe (To Live For)
This story first appeared in my blogspot blog in October 2012.
It's such a funny notion that a food could be
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Colcannon Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day
This colcannon recipe originally appeared on my blog in March 2011.
Oh, what with shaking imaginary shillelaghs and
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Winter Sowing Seeds
There's an old-fashioned seed-starting technique that's getting a lot of attention and I decided to try my hand at it
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Weekend in Greenville, SC
Greenville, SC, is just a few hours' drive from Atlanta and perfect for a weekend getaway. Especially when the getaway
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AHS Book Award Winners 2025 Announced
Each year, the American Horticultural Society honors the best gardening-related books published in North America. As in
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Unbelievably delicious and tasty apple dumplings
This story first appeared on my blogspot blog in 2011.
My evil twin will try anything once. Krispy
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How to Spot Poison Ivy
A couple years ago, I volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity house building project. If you've never been a part of a
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3 Great Garden Ideas for Spring
Thoughts of spring can mess with your mind. The greening of the world around you lifts your spirits and energizes your
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Join Great Grow Along 2025
Learning more about gardening is fun and easy with the upcoming Great Grow Along 2024 event. This free virtual event is
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