Eric Lucas
Author
Eric Lucas is a retired associate editor at Alaska Beyond Magazine and lives on a small farm on a remote island north of Seattle, where he grows organic hay, beans, apples, and squash.
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The Facts of Life About Life in the Country
Living in the country requires practical skills, reliable tools, and a healthy sense of humor when nature has other plans.
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From Easy Beans to Impossible Radishes: The Gardener’s Easy-to-Hard Growing Guide
Some plants practically grow themselves, while others demand months of watering, sunlight, and a little luck.
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The 10 Laws of Gardening
A veteran gardener shares the practical, hard-earned lessons that transformed his years of trial and error into abundant harvests.
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Schnitzel and Gold Rushes: America’s Themed Tourist Towns
Towns like Leavenworth recreate European culture while others preserve Wild West legends.
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Grow Your Own Fresh Cut Flowers Year-Round: A Bouquet-a-Day Guide for Home Gardeners
With the right flowers, a single garden can deliver fresh-cut bouquets through every season.
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Jet Lag: Dealing With the Messy, Chaotic Biology of Crossing Time Zones
Crossing the world within hours comes with a toll—a reminder that the human body keeps its own time regardless of the clock in the airport.
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We’re Busting These 13 Tenacious Travel Myths Once and for All
First-class upgrades, duty-free bargains, and magical booking windows are fading into the past.
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Weather Secrets: How Microclimates Make or Break a Garden
Subtle shifts in elevation, sunlight, and airflow create distinct microclimates that shape your garden.
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How to Visit London
Walking through Covent Garden’s market halls or crossing the Thames toward St. Paul’s gleaming dome proves that this city rewards curiosity at every turn.
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Juicy Fruits: Tropicals and Subtropicals for American Gardens
Smart hacks enable gardeners to grow citrus and other warm-weather fruits in colder regions.
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