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Alyssa Ford

Alyssa Ford

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Alyssa Ford is a long-time freelance journalist in Minneapolis. Her published credits include the Star Tribune, Utne Reader, Crain's, msn.com, Minnesota Monthly, Midwest Home, Experience Life, Artful Living, Momentum, Minnesota, and many others. She is a past president of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists.

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What To Know About Moss Gardens

Mosses are the oldest living land plants and you can grow them in your newest outdoor garden. Learn how to create a soft, green oasis in your yard.
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Bundle Up: Best Clothes for Working Outside in Winter Weather

Trying to find ways to stave off the shivers? With the best clothes for working outside in winter, you'll stay warm (but look cool doing it).
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11 Recycled Building Materials Made From Trash

Whether it's a pair of tattered jeans, a landfill-bound glass bottle or a bald tire, post-consumer waste is a massive problem. But more and more companies are taking out the trash...by upcycling it into new, durable, cost-effective building materials.