
Before Lehman’s: Jay’s service years in Europe
Jay “Junior” Lehman, a 21-year-old farm boy from Ohio, sailed to Europe in 1951 as part of the first wave of conscientious objectors to military service in a new program called Pax.

Jay “Junior” Lehman, a 21-year-old farm boy from Ohio, sailed to Europe in 1951 as part of the first wave of conscientious objectors to military service in a new program called Pax.

Our garden project took many brains, hands and strong backs, not to mention months of planning and prep work before the actual planting got underway. Why go to all the trouble?

While we never set out to be a tourist information resource, Lehman’s is situated in the heart of Amish Country, so we have an insider’s take on this special area of Northeast Ohio.

Tiny, unincorporated Kidron, Ohio is a community built from hard working Swiss immigrants who first settled here nearly two-hundred years ago. Today, it’s also home to Lehman’s retail store and many other unique shops and family-run businesses.

Really a glorified taco salad, haystacks have been around for at least few generations, although no one seems to remember how long exactly.
“Down a winding, tree-lined country road in Kidron, OH sits Lehman’s Hardware Store. Part store. Part museum. All adventure.”

Create innovative, eco-friendly and just plain FUN garden planters from unlikely sources. Here are three great ideas.
Many of us here at Lehman’s enjoy the ragingly popular “Downton Abbey” series. And maybe it’s our trained eyes, but when we see something on the set that could be straight out of our store, we get a little excited. Read on…
Fittingly, January is National Soup Month. Find out our favorites, share your own, and try our quick soup recipe.
Make a Tshirt quilt for a special holiday gift. We have the simple tutorial right here.

Classic Cowboy Rolls with Cinnamon Honey Butter

Shopping the Old-Fashioned Way with Mrs. Claus at Lehman’s

Roasted Pumpkin Soup and Pumpkin-Shaped Sourdough Loaves Recipe

Winter Beekeeping Tips: How to Help Your Hive Thrive All Season

Multiply Your Houseplants: A Beginner’s Guide to Propagation

The Ultimate Multi-Purpose Tool: A Baker’s Choice Wood Cookstove