Letter from Plum Hill
Article Abstract:
The trend now is to purchase all manner of gardening products, such as kneelers and boots, that keep the dirt away from the gardener. Even the dictionary gives many unattractive meanings for dirt. Composting, digging, kneeling in the dirt to plant, are all acts linking humans to the earth.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
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Letter from Plum Hill
Article Abstract:
The border collie's sheep herding characteristics may be altered now that the American Kennel Club has recognized the border collie as a unique breed. Other topics discussed include fence posts, outbuildings, afternoon naps and roosters.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
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Letter from Plum Hill
Article Abstract:
The tall tales and exaggeration that rural people tell are not really complaints about the hard times in life. Rather they are a celebration of overcoming the hard times. Several anecdotes and exaggerations are recounted.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1996
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