The PotMaker Makes Seed Starting Simple
Karen Johnson
April 16, 2014
How does the PotMaker really work? Our guest blogger Ann VerWiebe tells you! She used it to start some of her garden seeds.
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Bio Blocks® Turn Up Trumps At Farmer Hannah’s
Hannah Breckbill
April 14, 2014
In her chilly Great Plains location, farmer Hannah Breckbill is using BioBlocks in a wood heat stove to maintain temperatures in her greenhouse
American Gardener Tim Takes 2014 Plan from 2013 Garden
Karen Johnson
April 11, 2014
In 2013, American Gardener (and Prepper Dad) Tim and his family canned and froze hundreds of containers of produce from what they’re calling the ‘small garden’. Take a look at what he did last year…for 2014, he’s planning even bigger!
Behind the Scenes At Lehmans: A Sweet 16!
Karen Johnson
April 4, 2014
Andi in the merchant group made root beer and popcorn cupcakes for her son’s 16th birthday party. Adorable and fun, you can make them too!
Five Tips To Smooth Spring Cleaning
Karen Johnson
March 31, 2014
These five tips use safe and natural cleaners and reliable polishes to make your house sparkle this spring!
Sugaring With Black Walnuts And Farmer Hannah
Hannah Breckbill
March 26, 2014
Just one more article on sap collection and syrup making–from Hannah Breckbill, our Minnesota off-grid farmer. She’s got access to black walnut trees,
Maple Sugaring In Western Massachusetts
Kathy Harrison
March 24, 2014
In chilly, hilly Western Massachusetts, maple syrup making is in full swing! Blogger Kathy Harrison tells how they do it in her small town.
American Gardens: Location, Location, Location!
Karen Johnson
March 21, 2014
Our American Gardeners have checked in! This may be the second day of spring, but winter still hasn’t gotten the message in most
A Thousand Things To Amuse Puzzle-Loving Folks!
Karen Johnson
March 14, 2014
Danielle Russel and her parents, Berta and Doug Lockhart evaluated some of our more challenging thousand piece puzzles this winter. Danielle and Doug work together and make all sorts of hand-forged iron items for Lehman’s at their forge and nearly-off-grid home in southern Ohio.
Molly Made Her First Maple Syrup!
Karen Johnson
March 12, 2014
Stained glass artist Molly Sotherden strikes out in the craft of maple syrup making in her own backyard!
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