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April 20, 2020

We've seen that people are making gardens, especially now. My tip is to recycle an old wheelbarrow into a lovely and useful herb garden. There is no weeding and many herbs are perennials. My husband was about to trash his old wheelbarrow and I turned it into a herb garden. Now I just go out the door and snip whatever I need for cooking or to dry.

Recycled Wheelbarrow Herb Garden - herbs growing in an old wheelbarrow

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Get Outside and Exercise - picking up litter
Get Outside and ExerciseSince our daughter retired and moved in with us, until her house next door is finished, we have enjoyed getting outside and walking together. In our community, we have some nice farm paths to walk. This has been fun and has kept my mind off the troubles of the world.

 
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Turnip Blooms Attracting Honey Bees - yellow turnip flowers
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Grow New African Violets and Succulents from Cuttings - closeup of a violet let with new growth
Grow New African Violets and Succulents from CuttingsI have seen these tips on the internet, and had not had a chance to try it till now. A friend gave me one African violet leaf after my AV had sadly died because I didn't understand how to keep it happy. Another friend gave me a sage plant leaf.

 
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