What is Simple Living?

Simple Living, Minimalism, Modern Homesteading—whatever you call it—here is a place for discussion and action.  We have monthly programs, and the group will decide on future meetings, topics, and speakers.  Join us to learn and to add your knowledge and ideas to the group.

 


This month: End of the Garden

Friday, October 25th 11:30am

Discussion of fall tasks:

  • seed saving
  • putting the garden to bed
  • evaluation/was it all worth it?

Bring your ideas, join the discussion. 


Upcoming topics

Lymphatic Drainage

Healthcare in the North Country

Frugal tips for saving money

Real Food

Permaculture


Declutter and Spring Cleaning (March 2024)

Handouts and Books to Help

Declutter by ItemKeep the Memories, Lose the Stuff book cover

Places to donate Items

E-Recycling at Staples

Getting Rid of Electronics

Proper Disposal of Electronic Devices

Hazardous Waste Collection (items not dates)

V2V Thrift Store Handout

Getting Ready to Downsize

Book list:  Decluttering and Downsizing


Starting a Garden (April 2024)

Handouts

Preparing a Vegetable Garden Site (UNH Extension Office) poster of vegetables

Companion Planting Guide (Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening)

Jumping Worms (UNH Extension Office)

 

 

 


Container Gardening (May 2024)

Handouts

Down & Dirty Notesplanter of herbs

UNH Extension: Growning Vegetables in Containers

Vegetable Container Gardening for Beginners (Farmer's Almanac) - Includes varieties to try

Local Greenhouses List


Water Bath Canning (June 2024)

Slides from presentation  jar of jam

Recipe for Strawberry jam

 

 


Garden Pests and Weeds (July 2024)

Useful books and phone apps

Potting soil mix recipe (from Kathy J.)


Compost

September 2024

Composting - general notes

Making compost steps

Composting at Home (from the EPA)

Items you can compost

Compost Problems