Doing the Necessary in the Midst of the Hard
Sarah Kroger
June 15, 2021
Life on the farm doesn’t stop even when times are hard. What if we saw these daily non-negotiables as anchors of certainty in our lives?
Sustainable Living
How to Love Your Garden in a Time of Waiting
Sarah Kroger
April 30, 2021
How would your garden change if you daydreamed a little bit about it? Learn how to use the off-season to renew your joy of gardening.
Illuminating Tips for Non-Electric Lighting
jsmith
January 22, 2021
Learn how to live a more sustainable life with non-electric lighting. Find our simple tips here on how to best use an oil lamp.
Ways to Simplify Your Life – Part One
Glenda Lehman Ervin
January 8, 2021
Want to simplify your life? Glenda Lehman Ervin shares her thoughts on what a simpler life really means and how it is satisfying.
The Skills of the Past Will Help Us into the Future
AllisonErvin
October 30, 2020
Sustainable living is on the rise! Discover how the skills of our grandparents are the key to cultivating our future.
Skills and Hobbies that Blossomed in 2020
Patrice Lewis
October 28, 2020
What do you do with a lot of free time? This year many folks have tried new hobbies and refreshed old skills from gardening to baking.
Why Heat with Wood
Patrick Gilliam
October 8, 2020
Why heat with wood? Axe enthusiast Patrick Gilliam shares his reasons for heating his home solely with wood and the satisfaction it brings.
Our Top 5 Posts for Being Prepared
jsmith
September 3, 2020
It’s National Preparedness Month…are you prepared? Check out our top five posts about being prepared for emergencies to start planning!
Practical Pest Control for Summer
Glenda Lehman Ervin
August 4, 2020
Enjoy the outdoors without being overrun by insects and pests! Discover our natural pest control solutions and simple tips for your home and yard.
Children and Chores: How to Enjoyably Work Together on the Homestead
Karen Geiser
July 31, 2020
Chores on the homestead don’t have to be drudgery. Local gardener Karen Geiser shares how she and her children work together in a fun, efficient way.
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