Roger Kirkpatrick’s Life Off-road
Roger Kirkpatrick’s father owned a Garberville auto shop, so of course he gave his 2-year-old son a Big A Auto Parts toolbox. The little boy grew into a teen who didn’t need to take auto shop in high school. Good thing, too, as he would have radically skewed the curve. …
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As you spruce up your home this spring, you can also channel that energy into getting your finances in tip-top shape!
Embracing Progress Over Perfection
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Pruning Grassy Plants in Winter
The wispy strands and bold spikes of ornamental grasses provide both softness and drama in the landscape, yet they’re also the target of a lot of bad hairdos and garden don’ts.
Elevate Dinner with this Simple Dish
Make mealtime a cinch with thei no-fuss, minor-mess solution.
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How Humbuildt Fits Humboldt
As Arcata’s (and the rest of the world’s) population continues to expand and the land vs. price ratio continues to dramatically shift, we are seeing not only an increase …
Montessori Mama
Have you ever been watching one of those MTV reality shows where an 18-20 something year old gets out on their own and has a complete mental breakdown when …
Are You a Drifter?
When you love flowers, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of planting one of this, and one of that in the garden, because it’s so fun to pick out new plants to try at the nursery or local plant sales. But there’s a point at which too much variety can lead to your garden feeling chaotic …
Garden of Sound
This activity provides you with a much-needed excuse to soak in a little more Vitamin D, while you create a fun outdoor getaway for you, your family, and your friends that can last as long as you like and grow into anything you can dream up.
Eating in the Home
We all have a connection with the food we share with our friends, loved ones, and society.
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