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Gear For Good LivingTM Products for a Sustainable Lifestyle Home Farm & Garden Research Associates, LLC PO Box 84, Charlotte, VT 05445 * 802-425-2761 |
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The concept of "Gear for Good Living" was developed by Lyman Wood, the direct marketing entrepreneur and visionary promoter of the "garden way of living." The story of his life is told in the fascinating business biography: What a Way to Live and Make a Living: The Lyman P. Wood Story The book can be ordered directly from the publisher, In Brief Press, or from amazon.com. See below for more information about Lyman and how to order.
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Lyman Wood -
entrepreneur and promoter of the "garden way of living" - was one of the
founders of Garden Way, Inc. which built and sold the Troy-Bilt Rototiller,
the big-wheeled Garden Way Carts, and many other products for home and
garden. Lyman helped develop many of these products at the experimental
vegetable gardens near his home at Cedar Beach in Charlotte, Vermont. But
even more important to Lyman was the creation of an ethic of doing business
in a way that was beneficial to others, including employees, customers, and
the environment. He called his approach "not for profit only"
business practices, and "doing well by doing good." One of
his proudest accomplishments was the founding of Garden Way's non-profit arm
called Gardens For All, which promoted vegetable gardening and community
gardens in Vermont and throughout the United States. Gardens For All is now
known as the National Gardening
Association, and is located in South Burlington, Vermont. Roger Griffith, a former editor at Garden Way Publishing, wrote the book about Lyman's business life and Garden Way. The title is What a Way to Live and Make a Living: The Lyman P. Wood Story. It was published in 1994 by In Brief Press. Drawing on Lyman's over 50 years of experience as one of the pioneers of direct marketing in America, this very readable book is full of anecdotes, marketing tips, sage advice and musings about business and life in the twentieth century. 252 pages, illustrated, quality soft cover |
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Order Information
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How to Order What a Way to Live and Make a Living: The Lyman P. Wood Story Save 20% & shipping charges by ordering directly from the publisher Mail your order to: In Brief Press, P.O. Box 84, Charlotte, VT 05445 Include a check for $15.95 per copy (plus 6% sales tax for Vermonters) This is a savings of 20% off the retail price of $19.95, and includes FREE shipping. Questions? Send an e-mail or call 802-425-2761 for more information. Or the book can be ordered online from amazon.com. Use their "Search Inside the Book" feature to view portions of the book. |
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Gear for Good Living: Products for the Home & Garden
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Here
are links to companies that manufacture and/or sell products for the home and
garden that were developed and promoted by Lyman Wood and others associated
with the Garden Way Companies: Big-Wheeled Garden Carts |
Lyman's "Keys to a Happier Life":
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Lyman lived his life by the "golden rule," and developed his own simple rules: his "keys" to a happier life. They have brought strength and comfort to family, friends and many others for over 60 years. Here they are:
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More history: Lyman always preferred to work at home, at the dining
room table. But encouraged by his family, he built a log cabin in 1965
near his house at Cedar Beach in Charlotte. It was used as an office
overlooking his experimental vegetable gardens . |
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Here's the back cover of What a Way to Live and Make a Living: The Lyman P. Wood Story:
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