Some say the soil is the key to a successful garden while others say the sun. I believe that quality seedlings make a huge difference between gardens that produce strong crops and those that falter. The healthiest seedlings are raised locally by savvy growers. Seedlings at ‘big box’ stores are often stressed from lack...
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Earth Day is every day around here. We reuse, recycle, and repurpose. We grow our own, capture rain water, dry laundry on the line, and more. No matter where you are on your earth-friendly journey, here are some ideas for marking Earth Day this weekend. 1) City Folk’s Farm Shop Grand Opening – Shop...
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Spring is most definitely in the air in central Ohio! We’re already sweating with nearly 80 degree highs, we just had our first huge storm and there are buds blooming everywhere. I am uneasy about this weather and worry about a late frost, but I can’t help but enjoy the outdoor time. Hop into...
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Homestead for Sale We are finally putting our Clintonville house on the market very soon. In the meantime, life is a blur of paint and trim and organization. The new buyers of the hound homestead will move into a home complete with: two rainbarrels seven fruit trees dozen perennial edibles seven raised beds with...
Read more →I presented and attended the 33rd annual conference of the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) conference last Saturday and Sunday. The conference was inspiring, educational, and fun. I loved learning from experienced growers, meeting new and old foodie friends, and strolling the exhibit hall to learn what’s happening. In the coming weeks...
Read more →Chocolate is a classic Valentine’s gift. It’s a special decadent treat that nearly everyone loves. But there are problems with modern chocolate manufacturing: it often exploits the land and native peoples. Also, many big name companies use artifical flavorings and additives. Treat your love like a king or queen and seek out fair trade,...
Read more →Our fair city is celebrating its 200th birthday in 2012! Bicentennial events are planned all around Columbus, OH. Below is a curated list of my top five. Thanks to travel plans, we will not be able to attend many festivities but we will celebrate in spirit. 200Columbus Best Bicentennial Events One of our cities...
Read more →It sounds like a bit of a crazy hippie idea, but bartering is an important part of homesteading. Cash is sometimes hard to come by because many homesteading families like ours choose to live on less income. In a city, everyone doesn’t have the space to make everything a homestead can produce so we...
Read more →I know I always brag about how many cool things are going on in Columbus. Tell me if it’s getting old. But seriously, one can never be bored here! Here are a few events coming up for those who enjoy life, food, and gardening: Nurtur the Salon Makeover Contest – Nominate someone deserving to...
Read more →Before I make a meal plan, I always look ahead on my calendar. This week is particularly full of local events that I hope to attend: It’s Dine Originals Restaurant Week! Enjoy original prefix menus for just $10/20/30 November 7 -13 and support Local Matters at the same time. I think I’ll treat Lil...
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