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Patch's House & Home
Don’t Wait For Life To Give You Lemons; Grow Your Own
Hands down, the Meyer lemon is my favorite fruit. Ne’er has there been a fruit more versatile in its use, nor more darn cheery to look at. It’s sunshine on a branch! And its blooms? So pl...
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Patch's House & Home
Homemade Laundry Detergent
On a recent shopping trip to Wal-Mart, I happened upon the detergent aisle, where I came across a section of the shelf that both inspired and delighted me. No, I am not being drama...
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Patch's House & Home
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day
Happy Earth Day! I know, I know; every day is Earth Day. That is true, but it’s nice to have a specific day to shine a spotlight on the important issues of environmental healt...
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Patch's House & Home
Sharing Gardens and Plant Knowledge in Athens, Ga.
More than anything, gardening is a lesson in humility. For no matter who you are (or think you are) in the outside world, you’ll forever be an eager student in the garden. And, as ...
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Living
Missing the Dogwoods?
With the very mild winter temps and the early spring warmup, our native dogwoods have long since bloomed and faded. But there is a way to extend that dogwood enjoyment time- add ot...
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Government
High Fire Danger Conditions Today for Athens, Ga., Surrounding Areas
A fire danger statement has been issued for Athens Clarke County and other parts of north and central Georgia for Thursday afternoon and evening. According to the National Wea...
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Patch's House & Home
Natural Easter Egg Dyes
Whether you’re a Christian or not, Easter is a time to celebrate new life, creation, rebirth and the regenerative forces of nature. It’s the gardener’s New Year! In fact, East...
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Patch's House & Home
Pretty Enough To Eat
There’s hardly a bit of our lives that isn’t made more enjoyable by flowers. And the kitchen is no different. If you’re not using flowers in your kitchen, you should! Why sho...