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February 12, 2016
The snow lies deep in the back pasture. The wind whines sharply between the branches of the pine trees and the days remain painfully
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A New Year’s Checklist for the Rural Homestead
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A new year means new maintenance and projects for any homeowner. Get inspired to create your own 2017 home checklist! Here’s a start.
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The Amish aren’t doing it for fun. It is their way of life, and we are privileged to observe. Much can be learned from them.
Helping Amish Farmers Preserve A Way of Life
Sarah Nussbaum
September 7, 2015
More and more Amish are forced to work “off the farm” or move away with their families in search of their livelihood. But a local organic Amish co-op sees change on the horizon – great change.
Hannah Tested, Hannah Approved: Amish Furrowing Hoe
Hannah Breckbill
July 22, 2015
It’s really lovely what a sharp tool will do — a girl can just drag a furrowing hoe through freshly tilled soil as if she’s a tractor or something, opening up a nice even furrow.
Hannah Tested, Hannah Approved: Part I – Meet the Farmer
Hannah Breckbill
June 29, 2015
Editor’s Note: Hannah will be using Lehman’s products and blogging about them in the coming months. Who better to field test our gardening, farming and
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Kevin Wright
September 26, 2014
It is hard to believe that summer has wound down, and we’re all looking at fall gardening chores already. One of those fall
Amish Country Farm Grows Goats, Guinea Hogs and Great Family
Karen Johnson
August 4, 2014
As far back as the US Census goes, my family’s occupation is listed as farming. It’s just in my blood!
Farmer Hannah’s Hoe Doe-Si-Doe
Karen Johnson
July 18, 2014
Farmer Hannah is in the middle of growing season, and her European-style Grape Hoe is indispensable!
Down East Gardener Welcomes Spring…Finally!
Kathy Harrison
May 2, 2014
I was beginning to lose hope but at long last my seeds have decided to welcome spring. I have flats and greenhouses…and they’re getting green!
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