Farmer Hannah’s Hoe Doe-Si-Doe
Karen Johnson
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Farmer Hannah is in the middle of growing season, and her European-style Grape Hoe is indispensable!
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American Gardens: Southern Harvest Starts Up
Kendra P
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The garden is doing great, and I’m starting to harvest lots of goodies!
American Gardens: Ohio Gardener Plants His Way to Independence
Karen Johnson
July 4, 2014
Ohio’s American Gardener Tim has been busy–there’s the garden at the house, and then there’s the “Buckeye Garden” he’s planted at the land he and his partner have purchased for their eventual off-grid retirement place.
Goodbye June…Hello, National Ice Cream Month!
Karen Johnson
June 30, 2014
“Dairy Month” is almost over. Celebrate July: “National Ice Cream Month” in style! Here’s how…
The Backyard Barista: Best Caprineccino Ever!
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Bonita is my goat, but she is also my personal barista.
Blogger Kathy And Family Break Free From Plastic Bags
Kathy Harrison
June 23, 2014
Preparedness expert Kathy Harrison shares how she and her family went plastic-bagless! They’ve been at it two years now, and they’re glad they made the effort. Her community joined in the conversion.
Glynis’ Garden Fortress In The Desert
Glynis DeYong
June 16, 2014
Out here in the desert, gardening is quite challenging. I guess that’s why it’s so rewarding, despite the special measures we use to defend against Mother Nature.
American Gardeners: Downeast garden is going!
Kathy Harrison
June 13, 2014
My seeds have sprouted…I have found some winners here and I can’t wait to share what I have learned.
American Gardens: Mountain Garden GROWS!
Karen Johnson
June 6, 2014
American Gardener Kendra is having great success with heirloom seeds in her mountain micro-climate near the North Carolina-Tennesee border!
Laundry Day Gets Different When Resources Are At Stake
Glynis DeYong
May 9, 2014
Our life isn’t about having all the modern conveniences, bells and whistles. It’s about doing things in a way that is thoughtful while caring for and conserving our resources.
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