When I hear people say that organic gardening isn’t possible, I have to scratch my head and wonder how we got so far away from our roots. Organic gardening is all I’ve ever known, primarily because that’s the way my dad taught me. My father always pointed to nature to correct itself and to make…
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How to Convince Your Spouse to Homestead
“You spent HOW MUCH at the feed store?!!! The electric bill is due and we’re behind on other bills!” Ever have this conversation with your partner? That is if you choose to call it a “conversation”….it’s more of a confrontation. So, how do you homestead when your partner just isn’t into it? I have a…
6 Sustainable Living Tips from the Amish
I love the Amish. Why do I love the Amish? Because everything about them screams of sustainability and self-preservation! There is much to learn from these amazing folks, so here’s “6 Secrets About the Amish that You NEED to Know”! Holmes County I discovered the Amish about 25 years ago, when we were trying to…
How to Start Seeds Indoors the Right Way
It’s not difficult to learn how to start seeds indoors, and it can really give you a big head start on the growing and preserving season! Over the years, depending upon what type of set-up I had, I’ve started seeds different ways. If you have a south-facing window, you will have the easiest time. If…
5 Ways to Avoid Garden Burnout
As the seed catalogs flood our mailboxes, glorious thoughts of beautifully colored fruits and vegetables surround our minds. We picture ourselves strolling through weedless gardens, as the birds sing, plucking the fruit of our labor, with just a glow of perspiration on our face! Psht. The reality of the garden is much different that the…