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Tales from the DM: Flower Power
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Sometimes in a homebrew game, the DM gives you power unimaginable without thinking. Such was the case when I played as a bard in a totally homebrew campaign. None of the typical DnD races were represented, so my bard had a very hippie flavor going on, especially being a plant humanoid. As such, my DM gave me the power that she now wishes she hadn't!To add the flavor of being very one with ... ...more
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Reuse Your Refuse: Seed Starters
Seed starting trays aren't actually all that expensive, but not everybody can just go out and buy one, especially now that shopping comes with certain restrictions. And really, who doesn't love a good recycling project? If you're interested in starting a garden, and I recommend you do, take a look at these ideas for trash-to-treasure seed starters.1. Egg CartonsThis a a famous one, and for ... ...more
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Is Starting from Seed Always Best?
There's a certain amount of personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from growing a plant entirely from seed. You control the use of pesticides, the environment, and ultimately the quality of the mature plant. But not everybody can-- or should-- start all of their plants from seeds. If you're like me and like to plant seeds over established plants, check out a few reasons why your ... ...more
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Buyer Beware: Online Seed Scams
Have you ever ventured into the weird world of fake seeds? Look online and you'll find an array of ridiculous promises of rainbow tomatoes, blue strawberries, and purple watermelons. Any newbie gardener could get sucked in by the idea of a yard full of multicolored fruits and veggies, featuring the rarest and most beautiful of plants. But alas, these are nothing more than hollow dreams. Seed ... ...more
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Can I Compost Meat?
Technically, yes! There's a lot of composting information that will tell you that you cannot, under any circumstances, put meat or fish scraps in your homemade compost pile. While they are correct that meat isn't exactly IDEAL compost material, that doesnt mean you should toss out any meat scraps you have. You just have to be a little more careful about how you use it. Ideally, your compost ... ...more
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You Should Start a Vegetable Garden
No matter what's going on in the world, I always know that I can find peace and plenty in my garden at home. Honestly, gardening is not only a utilitarian skill, but it's a fun hobby that anybody with a pot, soil, and some willingness to learn can pick up pretty easily. If you're thinking that you might like to start a garden during this difficult time of quarantine, read on! I'll level with ... ...more
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Let's Get Rid of Lawns in 2020
If I asked the public what the number one irrigated crop by acreage is in the U.S., I might get answers like cotton, corn, or wheat. But in fact, the popular plant is none other than common turf grass, taking up as much space as the state of New York in the U.S. alone. That amount of grass, which serves almost no purpose except aesthetic and recreational, causes a ton of problems for resource ... ...more
