American Gardeners Seeing Some Green!
Karen Johnson
April 25, 2014
Seedlings are sprouting for all of our American Gardeners. They’ve sent photos to show their progress. How’s your garden growing?
Family Activities
8 Fun Uses For Strawberry Baskets
Karen Johnson
April 23, 2014
Our Old-Time Strawberry Baskets are great for collecting small produce. They are the center of these 8 out-of-the-garden ideas too!
Foundling Songbird Assistance Guide Makes Point With Humor
Karen Johnson
April 18, 2014
Artist Rosemary Mosco is the creative force behind the bird comic site birdandmoon.com. She graciously agreed to share this guide on handling foundling
American Gardener Tim Takes 2014 Plan from 2013 Garden
Karen Johnson
April 11, 2014
In 2013, American Gardener (and Prepper Dad) Tim and his family canned and froze hundreds of containers of produce from what they’re calling the ‘small garden’. Take a look at what he did last year…for 2014, he’s planning even bigger!
15 Ways to Transform Your Canning Jars
jsmith
April 7, 2014
It’s no secret. Canning jars are for more than canning. We’ve put together a list of some our favorites uses for these jars.
Behind the Scenes At Lehmans: A Sweet 16!
Karen Johnson
April 4, 2014
Andi in the merchant group made root beer and popcorn cupcakes for her son’s 16th birthday party. Adorable and fun, you can make them too!
Five Tips To Smooth Spring Cleaning
Karen Johnson
March 31, 2014
These five tips use safe and natural cleaners and reliable polishes to make your house sparkle this spring!
Maple Sugaring In Western Massachusetts
Kathy Harrison
March 24, 2014
In chilly, hilly Western Massachusetts, maple syrup making is in full swing! Blogger Kathy Harrison tells how they do it in her small town.
A Thousand Things To Amuse Puzzle-Loving Folks!
Karen Johnson
March 14, 2014
Danielle Russel and her parents, Berta and Doug Lockhart evaluated some of our more challenging thousand piece puzzles this winter. Danielle and Doug work together and make all sorts of hand-forged iron items for Lehman’s at their forge and nearly-off-grid home in southern Ohio.
Molly Made Her First Maple Syrup!
Karen Johnson
March 12, 2014
Stained glass artist Molly Sotherden strikes out in the craft of maple syrup making in her own backyard!
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