Category Archives: self-reliance

Global Village Construction Set

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Laura Grace Weldon

It’s possible to plant 50 trees in one afternoon. To press 5,000 bricks from the dirt beneath your feet in one day. To build an affordable tractor in six days. Continue reading →

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Politeness Recovery

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Laura Grace Weldon

I aim to give up only the parts of my Good Girl upbringing that hold me back from my eventual goal of becoming a rowdy old lady. Continue reading →

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The Resilient Gardener: A Must-Have Book

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Laura Grace Weldon

This is becoming my go-to book. Continue reading →

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Make Grain-Free Dog Treats

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Laura Grace Weldon

Make your own grain-free dog treats and jerky. Continue reading →

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What Kids Learn On The Farm

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Laura Grace Weldon

What can children learn on the farm? Continue reading →

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Why We Save Seeds

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Laura Grace Weldon

Saving seeds is the most basic gardening tradition, but we can’t expect anything to grow from hybrid and GM plants. Continue reading →

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Pioneer Delusions Doused

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Laura Grace Weldon

These last few months have doused any pioneer delusions I might have harbored. Continue reading →

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Remedies To Charm, Not Harm

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Laura Grace Weldon

Springtime means it’s time to include nettle in each jar of iced tea I brew. It helps keep hay fever at bay. And time to chop fresh mint, dandelion, and cilantro in salads. I’m convinced it does wonders to keep … Continue reading →

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Sarcasm & Self-Sufficiency

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Laura Grace Weldon

“Come here Slug Weasel,” she commands. Obediently her younger brother does as she bids, helping her carry 50 pound bags of chicken feed to the barn. They chat pleasantly on the way. By pleasantly I mean he doesn’t just point … Continue reading →