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Focus Illustrated, June 2022
Build a Floating Blind for Waterfowl Photos
Waterfowl blind. Photo © Nathan Leinbach. One brisk morning at dawn, I drove toward the spot where I like to float my floating blind in the creek. I slipped on my waders and set my “ship” afloat.My...
Camp & Cabin Cookin’, June 2022
Recipes: Krapsua, Sweet & Salty Trail Mix. Recipes: Caramel Strawberry Cream Roll Cake, Strawberry Pie.
Solarization and Tarping
Photo © Dogwood Ridge. Plastic sheeting is a valuable tool for managing garden beds without tillage. There are two different types that we can use depending on the need. One type is clear plastic...
Draco
Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543). Photo © Scott Rosen. Draco, the Dragon, is a sprawling circumpolar constellation that wraps around the Little Dipper. The Dragon’s head is a small group of four stars...
Study Guide Puzzles, June 2022
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Canes Venatici
Canes Venatici is a small constellation, consisting of only two stars. However, it is quite easy to find due to its location just south of the Big Dipper. Like many of the surrounding...
Raised Bed Considerations
Photo © Dreamstime.com. How high should a raised bed be? I find 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) to be a very practical height for growing most crops. With less than six inches, you may start losing some of...
Camp & Cabin Cookin’, May 2022
Recipes: Grilled Pepperoni, Strawberry Shortcake Delight. Recipes: Venezuelan Mystery Pie, Strawberry Cupcakes.
Going Underwater the Easy Way
Predaceous diving beetle with rotifer. Photo © Kevin Shank.