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What $390,000 Buys You in Vermont
The place gets its name from an old Vermont family who ran dairy cattle here until 1973.
Planned Agricultural Communities: Where Utopia Meets Suburbia
The recent surge in these communities begs the question: Has the back-to-the-land spirit of the 1960s settled down in a cul-de-sac?
Meet the Modern Farmer: Joseph Fields
Joseph Fields is incredibly savvy about shifting trends, returning to an organic approach in 2008, after decades of industrial agriculture.
Even Without a Drought, We’re Depleting Groundwater at an Alarming Pace
Kevin Dennehy likes to compare the country’s groundwater supply to a bank account – and we’re withdrawing too much.
Now’s the Time to Think About Your Fall Garden
Growing a cold-weather garden to maturity means getting started in mid- to late-summer.
Cucumber and Azalea Salad with Gin Vinaigrette Recipe
No azaleas? No problem. Jamie Simpson says you can use any fresh edible flower – nasturtiums, borage, begonias – available to you locally.
Spicy Pan-Fried Vegetable Dumplings Recipe
This recipe has a peppery kick, thanks to Tabasco in the filling and dough.
Avery Island Crawfish Stew Recipe
David Carson adds lemon juice just before serving to brighten the flavor of the seafood in this tomato-based stew.
Wild Boar Vindaloo with Basmati Rice Recipe
Asha Gomez grew up in Kerala, India, where garlicky vindaloos are popular with home cooks.
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