How to Eat Free Salad Forever
JB Reynolds
May 9, 2016
With a few dollars’ investment in seeds, you can enjoy a lifetime of free, fresh, healthy, organic salad.
Homesteading
8 Reasons Old Cookbooks Are Important
Sarah Nussbaum
April 25, 2016
Preparedness expert Gaye Levy of Backdoor Survival explains why you should dust off your old cookbooks, and maybe acquire some new ones, too.
Grandma’s Kitchen Garden
Dori Fritzinger
April 15, 2016
I can remember my Grandma going out every evening into her little garden. She would gently pick some of this, snip some of that and always cut a big bunch of zinnias to brighten her kitchen table. Now I keep my own kitchen garden. Here’s why.
For The Mom Who Has Everything: 10 Fresh Picks for Mother’s Day
Sarah Nussbaum
April 8, 2016
Finding the perfect gift for the perfect mom (that would be YOURS) can be tricky. We’ve carefully chosen some truly unique picks she’s sure to love, almost as much as she loves you.
DIY: How to Carve Wooden Spoons
Mark Spigos
March 28, 2016
The idea of woodworking can be romantic, interesting, and intimidating all the same. An easy way to venture into this world is by carving your own wooden spoon. Here’s how.
The Long and Short of Raised Garden Beds
Dori Fritzinger
March 21, 2016
Gardening in raised beds saves water, your back and may even give you a longer growing season.
Everything But The Squeal: Rendering Lard
Kathy Harrison
March 11, 2016
Fat has gotten a bad rap, but recently things have begun to change. Here’s how one homesteader renders her own lard.
Building a Simple Pole Shed
Rachel Hurt
March 7, 2016
Pole barns or sheds are simple structures ideal for agricultural purposes, but can be useful on rural homesteads and even suburban lots. These
Sap’s Running in Amish Country!
Dave Ross
March 2, 2016
Dave Ross checks in on his Amish neighbors to see how they tap their maples for sap and, eventually, delicious syrup.
Introducing Our New Class Series: Homemade 101!
admin
February 19, 2016
Learn hands-on, DIY skills with our new in-store class series, Homemade 101! Also, get to know the instructor of our first class, organic gardener Karen Geiser.
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