Why You Should Head North in the Winter

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Here in Minnesota, most people dream of heading South sometime during our cold winter. But one of my favorite winter trips is going North instead! I’m not against going somewhere warm. I’ve been to Florida in the winter, and Mexico …

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6 Common Plants You Didn’t Know Are Medicinal

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What if you could find all-natural and organic medicines that can help with your ailments with virtually no side effects? You can! I ran across this list of common medicinal plants—some of which grow as “weeds” in my own yard. …

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17 Favorite Wildflowers that Thrive in the Midwest

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One of my favorite things about being outdoors in spring through early fall are the beautiful native wildflowers here in the Midwest. Wildflowers are one of the wonders of our natural world. They grow, literally, everywhere (except maybe Antarctica) in …

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