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Natural Garden Amendments

Here are some ways we use natural materials to improve our garden and orchards.

By Anneli Carter-Sundqvist

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The Best-Loved Car in the World

I was gratified when, two weeks ago, Consumer Reports announced that the Chevy Volt was the best-loved car in the world among people who drive one – for the second year in a row. I have never loved a car like I love this one. And I have loved some cars.

Hitting the Mark

Why is it unrealistic to believe we can agree that clean air and water are important and limited resources? How insane is it to think we could imagine a world of beauty and abundance? That’s what I’m going to aim for.

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