Beat Those Bean Beetles Naturally!
Kendra P
July 14, 2014
The pesky Mexican Bean Beetle can wipe out an entire bean crop. I learned a simple way to keep my beans safe.
Homesteading
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.
The Backyard Barista: Best Caprineccino Ever!
Jenna Woginrich at Lehmans Country Life
June 27, 2014
Bonita is my goat, but she is also my personal barista.
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.
Celebrate Dairy Month: Whip Up Some Neufchatel!
Karen Johnson
June 2, 2014
Semi-pro cook Kathy Anderson starts with Carroll’s “Home Cheesemaking”, uses raw milk from her delivery dairy, and winds up with four batches of tasty Neufchatel.
Not-Quite-City-Chickens 2: The Ultimate Chicken Condo!
Karen Johnson
May 21, 2014
What happens when you mix chickens, an engineer, and a woodworker? A phenomenal chicken condo of course!
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.
Down East Gardener Welcomes Spring…Finally!
Kathy Harrison
May 2, 2014
I was beginning to lose hope but at long last my seeds have decided to welcome spring. I have flats and greenhouses…and they’re getting green!
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!
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