Saffron Is The Pick of Fall’s Harvest
Karen Johnson
November 11, 2013
Norma Storms, a Country Life reader from northeast Ohio sent in some photos lately about her favorite fall crop: saffron! She grows it herself.
Homesteading
Simple Sourdough: Make It and Bake It!
Hannah Breckbill
November 8, 2013
There’s so much experimentation and variation that can happen from this easy recipe. Enjoy it! Uniqueness is what makes home-cultured sourdough bread so exciting.
My Kitchen Is Alive!
Hannah Breckbill
October 7, 2013
Hannah Breckbill is settling in for the winter season on her homestead. And she’s indulging her favorite food preservation technique: fermentation! Find out how to get into a pickle yourself.
Pumpkin Surprise At Barefoot Farm
Kathy Harrison
October 4, 2013
Organic gardner and preparation expert Kathy Harrison is surprised by the resiliency of the squashes in her homestead’s garden. And one bright surprise makes her day.
Re-enactors Camp In Style With Help From Lehman’s!
cpthegreat
September 20, 2013
It’s challenging to keep up a “period correct” portrayal. But for us, it’s easy too! The difficult part is the research to make SURE that what we use is accurate in every detail. The easy part for us is that Lehman’s has many items that are necessary to carry off the illusion of living “back then.”
Book Review: Seed To Seed
Kathy Harrison
September 11, 2013
If you are a gardener, large or small, I would HIGHLY recommend that you have a copy of Seed to Seed on your bookshelf. There’s a lot of satisfaction in breaking yourself from having to buy seeds every year. And this is just the resource you need to get started.
Backstage At Lehmans: Emergency Planning Audit
Karen Johnson
September 9, 2013
Lehman’s Country Life blog editor takes you through her family’s emergency plan, and sees where improvements can be made. How do you stack up?
Plan Now To Plant For Fall: Southwest, South, Southeast
Kendra P
September 2, 2013
Usually my garden sits pretty bare through the winter. This year I’m hoping to make the most of our growing space.
Know Your Zone! USDA Plant Hardiness Primer
Karen Johnson
August 30, 2013
Want to put in a second-season garden? Depending on your hardiness zone, you may want to get started right away.
Pure Water: How To Do It On Your Own
Kathy Harrison
August 26, 2013
You can store water but it’s really not easy. Water is heavy and bulky and you need a lot more than you think for everything from washing dishes and clothing and flushing the toilet.
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