news in natural SUMMER 2019 · FREE Visit GeerCrest Farm A Willamette Homestead Classroom Turf to Ecosystem · Summer Recipes · What’s in Season at LifeSource? Contact Us General Manager Alex Beamer
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[email protected] Produce Cicadas are buzzing in the trees outside my window, and the Jimmy Vaughn kids are grazing for berries in the garden. After months of
[email protected] rain, chill, and bare branches, I’m always surprised to find myself here again, in the land of summer, beneath lush green Beer & Wine leaves and the blue dome of the sky, sweat trickling down the Liam Stary backs of my knees.
[email protected] As anyone who has seen my yard knows, I aim for more Wellness Kathy Biskey of an untended woodland glade aesthetic than the more
[email protected] typical manicured lawn, so I’m pleased to read Savanna’s encouragement to diversify our yards and bring in native and Deli wildlife-friendly plants. Also in this issue of News in Natural, Eric Chappell GeerCrest Farm introduces us to their unique educational
[email protected] farm, steeped in history and environmental stewardship. Zira explores the risks posed by certain sunscreens and shows Mercantile · Health & Beauty us how to identify safe options. As always, the LifeSource Zira Michelle Brinton team fills us in on their favorites and some of the new items
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