
My Daddy, the Gardener (A Memory for Father’s Day)
When Daddy suddenly passed in 2011, he was unhooking his rototiller from his tractor. Beautifully, his garden was all ready for us to carry on.

When Daddy suddenly passed in 2011, he was unhooking his rototiller from his tractor. Beautifully, his garden was all ready for us to carry on.

Every time you water the plant or pull the surrounding weeds, pull off the squash beetles or side dress with some compost remember that you are holding a future filled with abundance. How awesome is that?
Does the title ring a bell? Probably not. I have nothing against Jack, and do not want to burn him. I learned the

Flower gardens are a wonderful addition to any home, but make sure you’re informed about you’ll be attracting when you plant yours.
“Down a winding, tree-lined country road in Kidron, OH sits Lehman’s Hardware Store. Part store. Part museum. All adventure.”

Plant together, harvest together, and eat together. Pretty rare these days. But so worth it.
Mother’s Day is May 10, 2015. How has it changed since 1955 (the year Lehman’s opened)? And how has it stayed the same? Plus, 5 great ways to spoil mom this Mother’s Day.
If you have at least one or two Maple trees, give it a whirl. Any Maple will work–even Silver Maple. You can boil the sap down on your kitchen stove, and put some moisture into your house. That’s not a bad thing after the dry air of winter.

I’m going to make a confession here. I don’t have a clothesline.
With just a few maple trees, you can make your own sugary-sweet maple syrup! It doesn’t take a lot of fancy equipment; in fact, about the most expensive thing you will need is time.

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