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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 1M ago

Get in the Garden, Already!

Happy Spring! Last week, we celebrated the vernal or spring equinox, when the Earth leans neither towards (summer) nor away (winter) from the sun. On that day, the hours of daylight and darkness were exactly equal. What does that mean for us gardeners? Time to get out there and dig in the dirt – sum
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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 9M ago

Hidden Baja Undersea Park Is the World’s Most Robust Marine Reserve

Hidden Baja undersea park is the world’s most robust marine reserve. ScienceDaily (2011-08-13) — A thriving undersea wildlife park tucked away near the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja peninsula has proven to be the most robust marine reserve in the world, according to a new study. The most striking fi
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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 9M ago

Missing Mom

My mother Davida would have been 70 years old today. She died at 64. I can never hear that Beatles tune without thinking of her. She lived long enough to attend my wedding and celebrate my son Rafi’s first birthday. She will never know the grand-daughter Dvora who is named for her. My mother was [..
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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 10M ago

Wednesday Wet & Wild: Dolphins & Sea Lions Go to War

Welcome to Wednesdays Wet & Wild (formerly Wonderful Waterful Wednesdays), a weekly post at Danielle Meitiv’s Barefoot Blog that explores everything fabulous and fascinating about the sea, surf, and sands of our Blue Planet. This week, I’m sharing some of the amazing stuff I’m learning as I research
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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 10M ago

I’m Diggin’ Friday: Wilting and the Seventh-Month Slump

When the temperature climbs into triple digits the plants are the only ones who wilt. This barefoot gardener will embrace her annual laziness and plan for the fall garden from the comfort of her air-conditioned office.
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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 10M ago

I’m Diggin’ Friday: We’re Growing Steady

Things are growing steadily in the barefoot garden. Pumpkins, cucumbers, eggplant and more. Even a flower you can use for tea. Come check it out!
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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 10M ago

I’m Diggin Friday: Squash Happens (a lot!)

Squash are among the most prolific plants a home gardener can grow. Find out the difference between winter and summer varieties - and all the weird places they can show up when you least expect it!
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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 10M ago

Wonderful Waterful Wednesday: James Cameron and Enric Sala Named National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence

Welcome to Wonderful Waterful Wednesday, a weekly post at Danielle Meitiv’s Barefoot Blog that explores everything fabulous and fascinating about the oceans and waterways that cover our Blue Planet. Filmmaker and alternative-energy proponent James Cameron and marine ecologist  Enric Sala have been c
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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 11M ago

I’m Diggin’ Friday: Feral Dill and Other Essential Herbs

Many herbs are self-seeding or perennials that come back every year - check them out and all the yummy ways you can use them!
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Danielle Meitiv's Barefoot Blog · 11M ago

I’m Diggin’ Friday: Digging Potatoes, Multiplying Tomatoes and a Devilish Book Party!

Digging Potatoes, Multiplying Tomatoes and a Devilish Party Next Week - check it out in this week's I'm Diggin' Friday post!
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