Children in Garden

By Tarkington Baker
From The Woman’s World, March, 1921

Lawn Repair

As early in March as possible, look to repair of the lawn. If manure was spread over the grass last fall, rake it off. If no manure was used – and its use is seldom advisable since it is almost certain to introduce weed seed – spread some good fertilizer now. As a rule, one pound of fertilizer to the square rod is a sufficient quantity to apply at one time. This quantity, spread thrice, at intervals of ten days, will supply an abundance of plant food for the grass roots to feed on. Read more »

Mrs. A. H. Bauer

The American Woman, September 1922
I greatly enjoy teaching children, and believe that the secret of keeping young, lies to a very large extent in the companionship of the little people.  This is accomplished by studying their needs, and endeavoring to aid them in becoming useful, noble men and women as they grow up. Read more »

The American Woman, September, 1922

We find women on the farm who complain about their lack of opportunities to keep pace with the world, because they are unable to attend clubs and lectures; but I have always found a way to read and study, and so much of interest, that it always added zest to my work, and made life full of joy to me. Read more »

By Mrs. A. H. Bauer
The American Woman, September 1922

Everyone could have flowers if they made a little effort.  We bought a home, and the yard and garden were so dilapidated-looking and overgrown with weeds, that it seemed very discouraging.  But we planted a bed of salvias in the front yard, sweet-peas along the fence on one side of the gate, and nasturtiums on the other side, while along the backyard fence was a tall row of fine double zinnias that were as beautiful as any dahlias I ever saw. Read more »