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Backyard beekeeping grows more popular in Upstate - Greenville News

Backyard beekeeping grows more popular in Upstate Greenville News Holcombe is among a growing number of hobby beekeepers who have set up hives on rural farms and in urban backyards, reaping the rewards in the form of golden honey, pollination for gardens or just fascination with the insects that have been providing ... and more »

Build a Backyard Ice Rink and They Will Come - Patch.com

Build a Backyard Ice Rink and They Will Come Patch.com After years of trial and error, tricks and shortcuts were used to expedite the rookie mistakes of rink engineering. Granted, his days of rink building were done before the days of big box stores like Home Depot, Lowe's and Wal-Mart. and more »

WORKSHOP: Urban Agriculture (2/2) - Rochester City Newspaper

WORKSHOP: Urban Agriculture (2/2) Rochester City Newspaper By Rebecca Rafferty on January 31, 2012 The locavore and organic movements are picking up momentum, and you can join in the fun by starting your own backyard garden. Maybe you thought urban gardens were for flowers only, herbs at most.

Backyard skating enthusiasts bemoan warm winter - The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe

Backyard skating enthusiasts bemoan warm winter The Boston Globe “I could talk to someone about their backyard rink for 10 hours, about their gear and all their little tricks,'' said Caron, a NESN hockey analyst who has a rink in his backyard in Framingham. “You become obsessed with it.'' But there is nothing that ...

Smaller is better for builder of tiny homes - Mother Nature Network

Mother Nature Network

Smaller is better for builder of tiny homes Mother Nature Network Need a backyard studio or a bedroom? How about a brothel? Tumbleweed Tiny House has heard it all, and has plans for your 100-square-foot dreams. By Networx.comThu, Jan 12 2012 at 4:43 PM EST Jay Shafer has been building and inhabiting tiny houses since ... and more »