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.
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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,
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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!
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