This past week – Mary and I had the opportunity to sit down with a local feature reporter for a story about the growth of our little farm and website, and our goal of a more simple life. I have to admit –
Overnight Garlic Pickle Recipe – Quick And Delicious!
Do you ever have a few cucumbers left over that you don’t know what to do with? You might have made pickles, salads, eaten every other one directly off of the vine, and have given so many to your family
“The Gardeners Resource Page” – Simple Gardening Tips And Hints For All Garden Lovers
It seems like there is always something more to learn when it comes to gardening. Although we have discovered so much over the years in our own garden from trial and error – we never pass up the chance to talk to
Building Beehives, Collecting Rain Water – And Why You Should Always Listen To Your Wife!
Although the weather still struggles to warm up – it has been a busy week with much to finish up before the planting season arrives. Indoor Seedlings: All of our garden seedlings are now up, under lights, and growing strong
All Purpose Home Made Citrus Cleaner Recipe
In our effort to become more self-sufficient, we have given up using traditional household cleaners and have converted to a greener method for cleaning. We have all heard of throwing orange peels down your garbage disposal to clean out the
The Road To Self Sufficiency – Living Simple
One of the biggest reasons we started “Old World Garden Farms” was to simply become more responsible for the food our family consumed on a daily basis. In addition to the ever-rising cost of fresh food and produce, the simple
Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe – No Yeast Or Kneading Required And Only 5 Minutes To Prepare!
With St. Patrick’s Day just a few days away, I thought it was a perfect time to share one of our favorite bread recipes – Traditional Irish Soda Bread. When you think of soda bread, you may think of a
Growing A Garden For Canning – How To PLAN TO CAN and Save Big!
It seems that every year, more and more people are coming back to the art and joy of gardening. Not just because they love the feel of getting their hands in the soil – but because they ultimately want
Preparing For Gardening Season – A Little Work Now Pays Off Later!
There is really no way to describe the incredible feeling that a new gardening season brings. Just the thought of those first seeds going into the ground – or the taste of just-plucked fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers from the
Homemade Pancake and Waffle Mix Recipe
The simplicity of homemade pancake, waffle mix! At least once every weekend, pancakes are requested for breakfast at our house. They are a perfect breakfast food – prepared in just minutes, and filling to the hungry mouths we feed. However,