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Backyard sanctuaries, cozy porch corners, flowers from seed, and the practical side of simple living.
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String light patio ideas for small patios, rental yards, and plain outdoor corners that need warm light without a pergola or big project.
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Clara Ashford writes about gardens, porch corners, cut flowers, and slower ways to keep a home. Most of what lands here started as a real project in her own yard.
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