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.
Sustainable Living
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
Good Morning, Slow and Simple: Coffee By Hand
Mark Spigos
February 15, 2016
As with most things in life, you get out what you put into it — and in this case, it is a fine cup of coffee and a wonderful way to start the day.
Making Homemade Syrup: 10 Tips Before You Tap
admin
February 5, 2016
Get the right information and supplies before before embarking on your quest for delicious homemade syrup.
Start A Garden Journal: 4 Easy Steps
Dori Fritzinger
January 22, 2016
Add a garden journal as one of your garden tools and help your garden become an “all you can reap buffet.”
How To Make Your Own Window Quilts
SherryEllesson
January 6, 2016
I decided to do what I always do when I want something I either can’t afford or aren’t willing to part with the cash for: make it myself.
4 Resolutions We Can All Make Happen
Sarah Nussbaum
December 30, 2015
Happy (almost) New Year! January 1st traditionally equals gut-check time. So let’s all delve in together, shall we?
Family Beekeeping: Make A Plan for Next Year
Dave Ross
October 5, 2015
Who can put a price on the education and value of doing this yourself? The satisfaction is immense, and the enjoyment of the honey multiplied with each bite.
Helping Amish Farmers Preserve A Way of Life
Sarah Nussbaum
September 7, 2015
More and more Amish are forced to work “off the farm” or move away with their families in search of their livelihood. But a local organic Amish co-op sees change on the horizon – great change.
What’s in Your Every Day Carry?
Karen Johnson
September 2, 2015
“Every day carry” is an inventory of the things you take with you on a daily basis. Evaluate yours on this idea: how useful is all of it–or any of it–in a pinch?
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