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Seed Starting

Posted on March 10, 2014

It’s going to be 60 degrees and sunny today! Time to really start thinking about spring and take those garden plans a step further! When we think of gardening, we usually think of lots of…

Dreaming of Seeds!

Posted on February 24, 2014

There is still snow in Iowa. The ground is frozen. But spring will be here soon and it is time to plan the fields and gardens at the museum! Lots of catalogs are coming in…

Comfort Baking for the Pioneer Farmer

Posted on January 27, 2014

Well, LHF Kids, it is still pretty cold outside! The cold weather often makes people want to stay inside and bake yummy treats! Do you think the first settlers to Iowa in the 1850s did…

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