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.

 

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Upcoming topics

November:  Lymphatic Drainage - support your immune health

December:  no meeting

January:  Seed Catalogs

February:  Frugal Ways to Save Money

March: Healthcare in the North Country

April:  Backyard Herbal Medicine

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End of the Garden (Oct 2024)

Handouts

Adding amendments - fall or spring?

UNH Soil Test form

 

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Compost (Sept 2024)

Handouts

Composting - general notes

Making compost steps

Composting at Home (from the EPA)

Items you can compost

Compost Problems

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Garden Pests and Weeds (July 2024)

Useful books and phone apps

Potting soil mix recipe (from Kathy J.)

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Water Bath Canning (June 2024)

Slides from presentation 

Recipe for Strawberry jam

 

 

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Container Gardening (May 2024)

Handouts

Down & Dirty Notes

UNH Extension: Growning Vegetables in Containers

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

Local Greenhouses List

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Starting a Garden (April 2024)

Handouts

Preparing a Vegetable Garden Site (UNH Extension Office)

Companion Planting Guide (Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening)

Jumping Worms (UNH Extension Office)

 

 

 

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Declutter and Spring Cleaning (March 2024)

Handouts and Books to Help

Declutter by Item

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

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