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?