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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.

Stirring Up Change, Right Here In Amish Country

Karen Johnson August 28, 2013

Bob Witmer, who lives near our Kidron retail store, is the bright idea guy behind the invention of our Natural Peanut Butter Mixer. Get to know him, his wife, and read the behind the scenes story.

How Do YOU Make Apple Dumplings?

Karen Johnson August 23, 2013

My favorite part of the recipe is the bottom corner of the back of the card, after the sauce ingredients–where Granny wrote “Good luck” in tiny letters.

Get Schooled In Meatless Mondays

BeeSmith August 21, 2013

Blogger Bee Smith shares meatless meal tips with a back-to-school focus. Use her advice to plan quick breakfasts and tasty packed lunches your children will love.

Hardy Rosemary For More Than Food, Garden

Dori Fritzinger August 16, 2013

Most of us have heard of the herb rosemary in culinary preparations; but it has also been used through history in family traditions and healing.

“Angelic” Dill Pickles Bring Sweet Memories

cpthegreat August 7, 2013

For years, blogger Connie made pickles for her brother Charles. Read why, and use her dill pickle recipe to make tasty treats for those you love.

Review: Root Cellaring

jsmith July 29, 2013

This month’s book pick is for the avid gardener, and of course, anyone who is trying to find ways to live more simply.

Things Looking Up For Country Life!

Karen Johnson July 19, 2013

Greetings, everyone! Your patience while Country Life has been sorting out behind the scenes technology issues has been very appreciated. At this point,

“Gypsy” Chickens Live It Up In The ‘Burbs

Karen Johnson July 1, 2013

Just outside the city limits of Mansfield, Ohio, there are 13 chickens living the high life in a custom coop in an urban backyard. If Ann can do it, so can you!

Easy How To: Dried Turkey Stock

B Girard June 26, 2013

BGirard from Pinching Lincoln joins Country Life again, sharing how she’s running her homestead in the city. Today, she’ll walk you through the process of making and dehydrating a poultry soup base at home.