This morning I woke to find that humanity has suffered a great loss. Carla Emery DeLong, bestselling author of The Encyclopedia of Country Living and tireless crusader for the homesteading movement, passed away of on October 11, 2005. She was taking part in a national speaking tour when she had a heart attack. The Encyclopedia of Country Living has inspired so many, myself included to live a more self sufficient life and support the homestead movement. Losing one of our greatest teachers is a … [Read more...]
Farmers Market Day
Thursday is Farmer's market Day in my small town. Every thursday afternoon we make the 10 mile trek to see what the 20 plus local participants are offering up at the Farmer's market. It is a highlight of every week. We usually pick up some great seasonal items such as pumpkin pie, fresh squash, apples, and the last of the year's sweet corn. This is something my children even enjoy doing; talking with the locals, getting sample apples, and helping me carry our finds to the car. I also love … [Read more...]
Time to Plant Bulbs
Well, it is that time of year...time to plant your bulbs. If you want some amazing spring flowers, like tulips, daffodils, irises, or hyacinth, then it is time to get them in the ground and help jump start their growth cycle with some cold weather. Ideally the bulbs need 4 to 8 weeks of exposure to soil temperatures below 45F. Getting them off to a good start means that they will come back beautifully for years. For me there is rarely anything as satisfying as seeing bright yellow daffodils and … [Read more...]
Soap & Pesticides??
I was reading a little tidbit sent to me by Ideal Bite and was horrified to learn that many antibacterial soaps actually have pesticides. And here I thought buying antibacterial soaps was great for killing germs on grimey little toddler hands. BUT....75% of liquid hand soaps sold in the United States contain triclosan, a registered pesticide by the EPA. In addition, widespread use of antibacterial products may contribute to antibiotic resistance and weakened immune systems. So instead of … [Read more...]
Savory Organic Pumpkin Soup
Here in Ohio we are experiencing some cool Fall temperatures finally. There is nothing like welcoming the Fall with some pumpkin soup. Make it with organic ingredients and you are set! Everything about this soup...the color...the rich taste...the texture....it all says "Welcome Fall"! It is also very easy to make on hectic nights when school activities abound. Savory Pumpkin Soup INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon shredded fresh ginger 2 cups cooked pumpkin 4 cups vegetable … [Read more...]
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