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Our family relocated to Maine 17 Years ago to get to a simpler way of life after the birth of our daughter. We decided to document everything we do about six years ago so we could share our projects with people who are also looking to slow down a little. This site developed from that goal of sharing knowledge.
Raised Beds Basics
Here are some raised beds basics in an infographic for those looking for a simpler gardening method. Raised beds have been used forever but became in style again in the early eighties when Mel...
Faster Earthbag Building Method
Here is a faster earthbag building method that I came across that I think is pretty outstanding and innovative. As someone who built a earthbag building two summers ago, I can attest to how...
Are Garden Seeds Dangerous?
Are garden seeds dangerous? If you listen to the Pennsylvania State Department of Agriculture you're local seed library is a breeding ground for agriculture terrorist threats. They look dangerous, don't they?
The NPR had a...
Straw Bale Gardening
Have you heard of straw bale gardening? I came across the method several years ago and it piqued my interest. It is a method that can easily utilized by urban gardeners with minimal soil depth,...
Michigan Farmer forced to destroy food
While Americans in the nearby city of Detroit face life in third world conditions, unable to even afford running water, the state of Michigan decided to direct its resources towards cracking down on a...
