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Coriander vs Cilantro: What's the difference While both come from the same plant, they have different uses and tastes. Cilantro is the the leaves and stems of the coriander plant. When the plant flowers and turns seed the seeds are called coriander seed https://www.instagram.com/p/CF3J2PhHN7h/?igshid=5equv2jo8xu4
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Straw Garden Tip: Prepare your bales in the fall, and leave them exposed during the winter. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqJHRSpg_bL/?igshid=pbusk8f763y6
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Tomatoes from your garden make the best tomato and mayo sandwiches #homegrown #organicgardening #organic #freshtomatoes #tomatoes #tomatoandmayosandwich (at South Glens Falls, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2jklQnGu1/?igshid=1fisp3a4gc6ne
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These are important items for your camping checklist:
Sleeping bags
Tent (and footprint, stakes)
Sleeping pads
Camping pillow
Headlamps or flashlights (and extra batteries)
Camp chairs
Camp table (if no picnic table)
Lantern (and mantles and fuel/batteries if needed)
Optional:
Hammock
Sunshade, tarp or screen house
Cots
Sleeping bag liners
Firewood sourced near campsite
Camp rug
Tablecloth and clips (or tape)
Clothesline with clips
Tools & Repair Items
Multi-tool
Duct tape
Extra cord
Tent-pole repair sleeve
Pad/Mattress repair kit
Mallet or hammer (for hammering tent stakes)
Small broom and dustpan
Saw or axe (for cutting firewood)
Kitchen:
Many campgrounds have drinkable water. If not, bring your own, or be prepared to treat water if there’s a water source. Also, for even more ideas and food suggestions, see our separate Camp Kitchen Checklist.
Stove and fuel
Matches/light/firestarter
Cook pots (and pot holder)
Dish towel
Frying pan
Eating utensils
Cooking utensils
Bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew
Sharp knife
Plates/bowls
Mugs/cups
Cutting board
Cooler
Ice or ice substitutes
Water bottles
Camp sink or wash bins
Biodegradable soap
Pot scrubber/sponge(s)
Trash/recycling bags
Large, clear plastic bins to store kitchen gear
Optional:
Camp grill and fuel
Grill rack
Griddle
Dutch oven
Charcoal
Portable coffee/tea maker
Rolling ice cream maker
Marshmallow/hot dog roasting forks
Small food-storage containers/bags/foil
Large water jugs
Campsite Extras
Most of the following items are optional, though depending on how remote your campsite is, navigation tools such as a map, compass and/or GPS may be required (for more info, read about the Ten Essentials).
Solar and portable power
Binoculars
Navigation tools
Field guides (flowers, insects)
Star chart/night-sky identifier
Book/reading material
Notebook and pen/pencil
Music player with headphones
Games and toys
Dog gear
Dry bags, stuff sacks or clear plastic bins to store items
Sleepwear
Clothing & Footwear:
Moisture-wicking underwear
Moisture-wicking T-shirts
Quick-drying pants/shorts
Long-sleeve shirts (for sun, bugs)
Lightweight fleece or jacket
Boots or shoes suited to terrain
Socks (synthetic or wool)
Warm hat
Additional items for rainy and/or cold weather:
Rainwear (jacket and pants)
Long underwear
Warm insulated jacket or vest
Fleece pants
Gloves or mittens
Bandanas
Optional:
Swimsuits
Water sandals
In-camp sandals or booties
Health & Hygiene:
Toilet paper
Hand sanitizer
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toiletry kit
Quick-dry towel
Menstrual products
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PASSIVE & ACTIVE SOLAR ENERGY TINY HOME What is the difference between active and passive solar energy? Active heating captures sunlight, either as heat or electricity. Passive heating captures heat from the sun as it comes into your home through windows, roofs and walls to heat objects in your home https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWYbT4Hz2Z/?igshid=v1nwjh5qh5i8
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Theme Hot Dog Ingredients https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUqm3XnNMd/?igshid=vu6fi7nsygme
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10 Best Grilled Fruits Combine the sweet savory flavors of fruit and the grill for delicious treats. Grill these individually, or as kabobs. So many different recipes to choose from https://www.instagram.com/p/BjTnRAKASYk/?igshid=17bp7k9q2e83j
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Happy 4th Of July Independence Day 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 🎆✨🎆✨🎆✨🎆 (at South Glens Falls, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOb-Q_nsjc/?igshid=36vudeqyu39d
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Happy Father's Day https://www.instagram.com/p/CBr1E1pHJgr/?igshid=1r4q2r9ebov6s
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Tombstone & Fidget Spinner Our cats discovered a new toy lol #catsandfidgetspinners https://www.instagram.com/p/CBi3Z-OH-io/?igshid=zf414eejanmg
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PVC HoopHouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CArLuAfHCFc/?igshid=1dog8chzinu7w
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