Creating a sustainable and compassionate community
Common Buckthorn, Purging Buckthorn, European Buckthorn, Waythorn Rhamnus cathartica by Martin (Mort) Schmidt for Simply Living Common Buckthorn is an invasive tree, and not a particularly attractive one, so it’s helpful to be able to recognize it if you’re encouraging native growth. A common explanation for the name “buckthorn” is […]
How can we live in deeper harmony with the land, water, and ecosystems that sustain us here in Central Ohio? That’s the question at the heart of the Central Ohio Bioregional Working Group, and it’s what we’ll be exploring together at our next gathering. The Central Ohio Bioregional Working Group, […]
At 91, Ellen Baumgartner speaks with a quiet grace and a deep well of wisdom that comes from a lifetime of caring for people, for community, and for the Earth. As one of Simply Living’s early founding members, Ellen helped shape the organization’s spirit of grassroots action and connection. Roots […]
Simply Living’s Salute to Sustainable Delaware Ohio On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Simply Living hosted a special tour as a Salute to Sustainable Delaware Ohio, celebrating the organization’s 15th anniversary. Founded in 2010, Sustainable Delaware Ohio is a grassroots community group that’s part of a broader network aimed at fostering […]
Simply Living is proud to showcase some of Delaware’s hidden gems as part of our Salute to Sustainable Delaware. Sustainable Delaware is celebrating 15 years! This August 16th event is more than a tour. It’s an invitation to experience how local farms, gardens, and nurseries in Delaware County, Ohio are […]
This National Farmers Market Week (August 3–9, 2025), we’re spotlighting one of Simply Living’s inspiring nonprofit members: Common Greens. This community-rooted organization operates five vibrant farmer’s markets across Central Ohio—in Bexley, Clintonville, Pearl Market, Upper Arlington, and OhioHealth—and is building a stronger, more equitable local food system, one market at […]
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