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- August 16th, 2008
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Bezaleel - Making Connections
Bezaleel means “under the shadow of God” and is the name of a school in Guatemala where Galen Lehman did volunteer work in July, 2008. #4 in a series of posts on what he learned there. People have told me I’m hard-working, responsib
- August 7th, 2008
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Walking lightly upon the Earth takes ‘neighbourly cooperation’
Here in the British Isles we refer to our vacations as our holidays. This goes back to the root ‘holy days’, those days within the ecclesiastical and liturgical calendar when even the lowliest of labourers would get their chance of a rest
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Feathers: A Summertime Saga
In the distant undemanding past, in those trouble-free days B.C. (Before Children), unburdened as we were even by cordless telephones, car alarms or e-mail, my wife and I were given a fluffy eiderdown comforter as an anniversary present. I expect it
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Chili Salsa: To Your Health!
Dear Readers, It’s almost time for back to school! Whether you are relaxing together or working together, time spent with your children talking and listening, is essential when they are young so that as they grow up, they feel they can still co
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The Year of Living Thoughtfully - A New Beginning (Part I)
Journal Entry, Thursday, July 03, 2008 Clean, pack, label, lift, repeat. Not exactly a shampoo bottle, but there is a sameness that is noticeable long about the fortieth time and it’s becoming my mantra. The boxes that the admin assistant a
- August 6th, 2008
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Bezaleel - Who are You?
Bezaleel means “under the shadow of God” and is the name of a school in Guatemala where Galen Lehman did volunteer work in July, 2008. #3 in a series of posts on what he learned there. Most of the time I was in Guatemala, we were working
- July 31st, 2008
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Bezaleel - The Powerful (Part Two)
Bezaleel means “under the shadow of God” and is the name of a school in Guatemala where Galen Lehman did volunteer work in July, 2008. #2 in a series of posts on what he learned there. Last week, I wrote how Guatemala’s indigenous p
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An Ode to the Cookbook (and some summer garden recipes)
It’s been said that a great cookbook is more than just a book - it’s a lifetime investment. As cheesy as that may sound, isn’t it true? Think about your favorite cookbook. Maybe you even got it from your mother or grandmother. The p
- July 26th, 2008
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Growing Weed and Being Bugged!
Greetings from “Land’s End ” in Nova Scotia Bugs, the nemesis of all gardeners, are especially persistent in our organic garden this year and in the hot house. Bill has never used anything but organic natural methods in gardening he
- July 25th, 2008
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Summer Food Safety Reminders!
Summer is a great time for gatherings with family and friends. As you head for the picnic basket, grill and cooler, keep your food safe and your family healthy to enjoy the summer activities. Here are some valuable tips from the USDA.
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Milagro the Duck (or, Never Give Up!)
It took 36 hours. That's an eternity for a child. Or for a hatchling. And that's the reason the new member of our family got her special name. Our new duckling is called "Milagro"-the Spanish word for "miracle"-because she had a lot of trouble making
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Sock Monster Got Your Socks? Fight Back!
We're all aware of the Sock Monster. That's the sneaky beast that gets into our laundry and makes off with just one of a perfectly good pair of socks, leaving us with baskets or boxes of unmatched ones. Never fear: Pat Veretto, our favorite thrift ex
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Protect Animals from Summer Heat
Without a doubt, the summer heat can be hard on humans. But remember, livestock and animals can become sick in the summer heat just like we can. It can be a time consuming chore to care for your livestock and animals in the heat. For those who have l
- July 24th, 2008
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Bezaleel - The Powerful (Part One)
Bezaleel means “under the shadow of God” and is the name of a school in Guatemala where Galen Lehman did volunteer work in July, 2008. #1 in a series of posts on what he learned there. Our first stop in Guatemala was an orientation at the
- July 21st, 2008
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Cows With Leaky Teats or Should You Buy a Leaky Faucet?
Someone recently asked ; although I can’t remember who as forgetting names is one of the quirks of aging ; should they buy a beautiful doe eyed Jersey whose only obvious flaw is she had a leaky teat ? They also wanted to know why teats leak and
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Hatching Chickens Nature’s Way
New Author Linda Rose from "Lands End'' in Nova Scotia. Tells us about birth and life on their farm, as the Hen's eggs hatch.
- June 30th, 2008
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Rural Landscapes
Enjoy the beauty of the Kidron area landscape thru the eyes of local artist Dennis Lipp. On July 12th, during Lehman’s Local Artisan Festival, Dennis can be found in the cafe and book area painting a scene from this area. So grab some lun
- June 26th, 2008
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Canning 101: The Basics
Preserve your extra produce for use in the fall and winter! Whether you freeze, can or dry your food depends upon the space and equipment you have available and what your personal preferences happen to be. This article will focus on the safety issues
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A Rose by Any Other Name: Part II
If your roses are of the strains that are considered either "antique" or "old garden roses" (or those developed more recently with extra attention not to losing the magic of scent) you may also be wondering how you can preserve both the color and per
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I love living in the country
All of my growing-up years, I craved being in the country, out of town. I never cared for having neighbors, being crowded and having people watch me as I walked down the street or rode my bike or skated on the sidewalk. My favorite place, if I could
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Local Artisans Perform and Create at Lehman’s
We hope you'll join us at Lehman's retail store in Kidron, Ohio this summer for some amazing musical performances and interactive demonstrations that let you take a step back into the past - if only for a day!
- June 21st, 2008
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Fiber Art
On July 12 th you will get a chance to meet the folks from Longhedges Fiber Studio. Angela Seymour-Bos will be across from the customer service desk at the store in Kidron displaying and selling her fiber and fiber art during Lehman’s Local
- June 20th, 2008
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Interview for the Lehman’s Local Artisan Festival
Local artist and friend of Lehman's - Sue Steiner, was interviewed recently by Amish Country Television for the Lehman's Local Artisan Festival. Thank you Sue for all your hard work.
- June 19th, 2008
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Art From Garden
I posted earlier on this blog about Tim Shue’s art IN the garden. Now I want to talk about art FROM the garden! Lehman’s has a long history of providing support and products for gardeners and now, thanks to Larry and Deby Welty, there w
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Art for the Garden
Tim Shue, a resident, artist and musician from the Kidron area, will be at Lehman’s Local Artisan Festival filling two roles. He will be providing musical entertainment and showcasing his unique mosaic garden art. To create the pieces you see
- June 17th, 2008
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Pottery Demostrations at Lehman’s
We are very pleased and excited to have two local potters participating in Lehman’s Local Artisan Festival on July 12th. Nicole Myers, of Flying Pig Clayworks will have some of her beautiful, nature inspired ceramic pitchers, platters and poss
- June 14th, 2008
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Lehman’s History Mural
In 2004, Kristin Lorson was commissioned to design and create a mural that would depict the 50 year history of Lehman’s. Kristin, having a big appreciation of local history, was honored to take on such a unique project. “Gathering
- June 12th, 2008
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Art Festival interview
I met today with Peter Heath of Amish Country TV to talk about our upcoming Art Festival at Lehman’s on July 12th. Peter makes videos of events of special interest in Amish Country and then shows them on his web site as well as in hotels as
- June 11th, 2008
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About those gas prices…
With the price of gas so high, you’ve probably seen a few hundred articles on how to save it. The frugal among us have known for years that you don’t gun the engine just so you can slam on the brakes at the next stop light, and you don
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A Bedtime Story - More Than Four Legs Need Not Apply
“Dearest Father, if I may bother you for the briefest of moments, I believe this offensive insect to be a Rhipicephalus Sanguineus and I would be quite appreciative if you would remove it from my person.” At least that’s what she s
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Indulge old hunter-gatherer instincts this month
There is a little hunter-gatherer in us all. Before humankind settled down and started to make gardens in settlements we were nomadic hunter-gatherers. And June is really the start of the foraging-for-free-food season. I tend to think that hay fever
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Invite honeybees to your yard
Most people don’t realize that the honeybees zooming about in our gardens are some of the most important creatures on the planet. In their search for a meal of nectar and pollen, they play a critical role in helping plants set fruit and reprodu
- June 6th, 2008
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What’s It Worth to Save the Earth?
This is the third of a three-part series on how to live an environmentally responsible lifestyle. Entitled “How to live green,” it will help you make eco-friendly choices that are easy on your budget, as well as Mother Nature. One of the
- June 5th, 2008
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Farm Animal Art
As part of Lehman’s Local Artisan Festival on July 12th, Sue Steiner will be at the store doing a painting demonstration and offering artwork for sale. Sue’s farm animal murals can be seen at Lehman’s in the Buggy Barn as we
- June 4th, 2008
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Woodturning Demonstration
At Lehman’s Local Artisan Festival on July 12th you will get an opportunity to meet local woodturners Tom Smucker and Bob Schloneger of Can Do Woodworking. They will bring a lathe similar to what you see in the pictures and demonstrate taking
- May 30th, 2008
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Mosaic Art
Mosaic art has a rich and varied history that goes back thousands of years. In today’s culture it is appealing on several different levels. Often the mosaic pieces are made from recycled materials such as broken glass or tile
- May 28th, 2008
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Is Vermiculture The New Vitaculture?
Wineries are hip, hot and profitable properties these days, but could vermiculture, otherwise known as worm composting, become the wriggly new trend? With growing awareness about our carbon footprints and the need to recycle, all sorts of old technol
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No More Neckties! (Practical and Unique Gifts for Father’s Day)
Bill Cosby once said, “Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.” (For the majority of fathers, we could add neckties and cologne to that phrase, too.) So this year, make sure Dad doesn’t have to pretend
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Everything old is green again…
Once in a while here at Lehman’s we get a chuckle out of the mainstream media’s “breaking news” reports about new, improved, healthier and “greener” ways of living. We chuckle because many times the products they&#
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Painted Gourd Birdhouses
You can meet Deby Welty, a local artist, at Lehman’s Local Artisans Festival on July 12th. Deby will be at the art festival with her home grown gourds giving lessons on how to paint your very own decorative gourd birdhouse. To see samples of D
