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Resist and Grow – Food Growing Class

Growing your own food is a revolutionary act. Whether you’re concerned about GMO foods, want to eat healthier, frustrated by the rising costs of groceries, or worried about food security, it’s a great time to cultivate your growing skills. If you’ve ever wanted to grow your own food but didn’t know where to start—this course […]

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Ruth Imogen Stout 

We’re Back! It’s been a bit of a break but we’ve found our way out of the cornfields and back to the Gal’s Guide Library to talk about American farmer gals. First up is Bonnie’s pick, Rith Imogen Stout the “no-work” garden method author. Videos About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure […]

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Josh’s Five Recommends

Feminism Or Death: How the Women’s Movement Can Save the Planet by Françoise d’Eaubonne Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability and Peace by Vandana Shiva Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day by Kaitlin B. Curtice Women Rose Rooted: The Journey to Authenticity and Belonging by Sharon Blackie Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, […]

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Michelle Obama

First episode of season 3!!! Raise your glass because the Gal’s Guide Podcast is back and bringing you inspiring, fun and shocking stories about First Ladies. We voted to go in reverse chronological order so first up is Katie’s  1 Cool First Lady, Michelle Obama! We focused on the ever-changing expectations on a FLOTUS and […]

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Blog Gardening Personal Stories Phoebe F.

A Garden Against The Odds

Back in December I adopted an iguana and became a lizard momma to King Louie. Iguanas are herbivores, they do NOT eat crickets like most lizards do, which is one big perk to me because I didn’t want bugs. Iguanas eventually grow up to be about 6 feet long with the body the size of […]

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Blog Gardening Leah "Riwo" Leach

A Rose By Any Other Name

On Your Gal Friday episode, Phoebe and I talked about amazing Julia Child. Among her many accolades was having a rose named after her. I mentioned (without out really thinking about it too much) that I would love to have one. Well, a few months later, for my birthday, my husband gifted me not only […]