John Buckingham

My Garden: The Last Seed Saving Class

Don’t forget to enter the WonderMill Grain Mill Giveaway! Click here to enter! Remember when I attended my first seed saving class? It was May and the garden was just beginning. It was so much fun to follow Sylvia’s garden through the seasons. I learned as much from Sylvia as I did from the otherContinue reading “My Garden: The Last Seed Saving Class”

Frugal Tips: October Bargains

October is one of my favorite months. I love the change of seasons; cooler nights, bright sunny days and the beautiful colors on the trees. It is also a great time of year to search for bargains. One great bargain is the chance to win a WonderMill Grain Mill. I am currently taking part in theContinue reading “Frugal Tips: October Bargains”

Double Decadent Brownies

One of my favorite recipes using whole wheat is these Double Decadent Brownies. This delicious brownie recipe is even better if allowed to sit overnight.

Prudent Pantry: Plum and Crabapple Jam

This week the giveaway is a brand new WonderMill Grain Mill! I am currently taking part in the Grain Mill Challenge and WonderMill was kind enough to send me a grain mill. Since I already own one I decided to give it away to one of my readers. Click here to enter! Fall in VermontContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Plum and Crabapple Jam”

My Garden: Time To Plant Garlic

This week the giveaway is a brand new WonderMill Grain Mill! I am currently taking part in the Grain Mill Challenge and WonderMill was kind enough to send me a grain mill. Since I already own one I decided to give it away to one of my readers. Click here to enter! It’s been a busy fall,Continue reading “My Garden: Time To Plant Garlic”

Frugal Tips: Freezing Peppers

For all you gardeners don’t forget to go to the contest page and enter the Garden Giveaway! Do you have an abundance of peppers from your garden? If not take advantage of the low prices right now and stock your freezer with frozen peppers. Peppers are quite easy to freeze. Select crisp, tender green, red,Continue reading “Frugal Tips: Freezing Peppers”

Judy’s Famous Cookies

I decided to make a batch of Judy’s Famous Cookies. This chocolate chip oatmeal recipe is best using fresh ground wheat berries for your flour.

Prudent Pantry: Wheat Berries Revisited

One of the more popular posts from last year was my Wheat Berry post. I thought this was appropriate because tomorrow I am starting the Grain Mill Wagon Challenge. For the next five Fridays I will be sharing recipes that use home milled flours using my WonderMill grain mill. The majority of my recipes willContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Wheat Berries Revisited”

My Garden: Homemade Seed Tape Revisited

The last year has just flown by. On The Home Front has been live for over a year now. To celebrate there will be a giveaway each week during the month of October. Be sure to go to the contest page and enter! After looking through many of the popular garden posts from the last year, IContinue reading “My Garden: Homemade Seed Tape Revisited”

Frugal Tips: Homemade Candied and Spiced Nuts

The last year has just flown by. On The Home Front has been live for over a year now. I thought this week I would feature the popular posts of the last year. Candied nuts make a great DIY gift, are a delicious, portable snack and are wonderful on salads! Here are a few recipesContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Homemade Candied and Spiced Nuts”