What is on Melanie’s Mind
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The Freezer Isn’t the Only Thing Melting Down
by Melanie BlankenshipWhat should have been a simple freezer repair turned into a crash course in California regulations, refrigerant bans, rising costs, and why so many small businesses are struggling to survive. While federal restrictions are easing, California continues adding layers of mandates that make repairing equipment harder, more expensive, and nearly impossible for independent businesses to keep up with. If you’ve wondered why local food costs more and family businesses are disappearing — this is part of the reason why.
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From Storefront to Soil Why Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest Changed in 2023
by Melanie BlankenshipFor many years, Nature’s Touch Nursery & Harvest looked like what most people expect when they walk into a nursery or farm store a larger build... -
What Is Really In the Potting Soil You Buy?
by Melanie BlankenshipWhat Is Really In the Potting Soil You Buy? Walk into almost any garden center or big box store and you’ll see pallets stacked high with bags label...
