{"id":11374,"date":"2019-04-18T10:30:40","date_gmt":"2019-04-18T14:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=11374"},"modified":"2025-12-16T14:51:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:51:20","slug":"the-best-green-furniture-for-patio-porch-and-poolside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/the-best-green-furniture-for-patio-porch-and-poolside\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best &#8220;Green&#8221; Furniture for Patio, Porch and Poolside"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The furniture makers at Berlin Gardens believe in taking life outdoors with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/collection\/909\/Poly-Lumber-Eco-Friendly-Outdoor-Furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poly furniture.<\/a> Out to your favorite spot on the porch or lanai, out to the yard for some bird watching or to play with the kids, or out by the pool to enjoy the warmth of the sun with a good book and a delicious drink. They take you there with &#8220;green&#8221; furniture that&#8217;s good for you, your lifestyle and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been to the Berlin Gardens shop in Ohio to see their outdoor furniture being made. Here are a few of the things I saw:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amish men and women at work in the shop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various machinery handled by Amish craftspeople to assist in a variety of tasks from making precise cuts to stuffing cushions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A room filled with stuffing for outdoor cushions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An array of bright colors everywhere from the product parts to the shavings on the floor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0307_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"An Amish woman at work at Berlin Gardens shop in Ohio.\" class=\"wp-image-11381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0307_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0307_400_0-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An Amish woman at work at the Berlin Gardens shop in Ohio.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0305_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Poly furniture parts at the Berlin Gardens shop in Ohio.\" class=\"wp-image-11383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0305_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0305_400_0-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brightly colored poly furniture parts precisely cut and awaiting revision at the Berlin Gardens shop. The pieces are cut, then they are sanded and shaped by hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0333_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Stuffing for outdoor cushions at the Berlin Gardens shop.\" class=\"wp-image-11386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0333_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG_0333_400_0-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lots of stuffing for outdoor cushions at Berlin Gardens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best &#8220;Green&#8221; Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin Gardens makes the best green furniture for patio, porch and poolside. It\u2019s made with poly lumber that is born from the milk jugs we recycle. This green furniture is sometimes referred to as \u201cmiracle furniture.\u201d Something that starts with recycling can be turned into highly durable, colorful, comfortable furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poly-Octagon-Picnic-Table\/p\/10058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Octagon-Poly-Picnic-Table_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens Octagon Poly Picnic Table\" class=\"wp-image-11408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Octagon-Poly-Picnic-Table_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Octagon-Poly-Picnic-Table_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poly-Octagon-Picnic-Table\/p\/10058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Berlin Gardens Poly Octagon Picnic Table (opens in a new tab)\">Berlin Gardens Poly Octagon Picnic Table<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On my lanai there\u2019s a beige colored table and chair set made of aluminum that my husband John and I inherited from his parents. Then there\u2019s a sectional John made himself in cedar wood with bright red cushions. Some years back, it was time to take down our girls\u2019 swing set that was made of pressure treated wood (pine I think). John cut it up and made it into two wood tables and chairs that we use in our backyard. He did this because I was having such a hard time parting with the swing set and all the memories it stood for. I like my outdoor wood furniture, it has a weathered look to it and sentimental meaning behind it. &nbsp;Yet I know the day will come when we won\u2019t be able to keep that swing set turned backyard furniture any longer. When we do have to replace it, we\u2019re planning on going with the green furniture that just keeps growing in popularity\u2014poly outdoor furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes Poly Furniture \u201cGreen Furniture\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The green furniture that\u2019s taking on the outdoors is made of poly. Poly lumber is made from high density poly ethylene, or HDPE. The HDPE comes from recycled plastic, like milk jugs and detergent bottles. The plastic is recycled, shredded and cleaned, then it\u2019s melted into pellets. The pellets are combined with dye and UV protectant, then it\u2019s formed into solid colored poly lumber and made into furniture. Every 1,000 plastic milk jugs that are recycled yields about 100 pounds of poly lumber. Those milk jugs are not clogging landfills or floating in the oceans. They are transformed into green furniture that\u2019s sustainable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Poly Furniture is called \u201cmiracle furniture\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing that can spoil the fun time outside it\u2019s having to take time out to work on cleaning your outdoor furniture. Poly furniture practically eliminates the maintenance required with outdoor furniture sets. An occasional cleaning with soap and water is all that\u2019s needed. Poly won\u2019t warp, splinter or crack, and it resists fading. It can stand the heat, and it can take the cold. It\u2019s heavy enough to stay rooted if strong winds come through. These things cannot be said about all <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"outdoor furniture. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Outdoor-Furniture\/cat\/165\" target=\"_blank\">outdoor furniture.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Berlin-Gardens-Poly-Garden-Classic-44-Square-Counter-Table\/p\/43021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-44-Square-Poly-Counter-Table_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens 44&quot; Square Poly Counter Table\" class=\"wp-image-11411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-44-Square-Poly-Counter-Table_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-44-Square-Poly-Counter-Table_400_0-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Berlin-Gardens-Poly-Garden-Classic-44-Square-Counter-Table\/p\/43021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Berlin Gardens 44&quot; Square Poly Counter Table (opens in a new tab)\">Berlin Gardens 44&#8243; Square Poly Counter Table<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Poly Furniture is Fun Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Berlin Gardens furniture  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/collection\/832\/berlin-gardens-poly-outdoor-furniture\" target=\"_blank\">Berlin Gardens furniture <\/a>offers some of the most beautiful outdoor furniture available. The color options alone are something to get excited about. You can go with neutrals on the patio or go with bright team colors on the porch that draw attention. You&#8217;ll also have more time to enjoy your poly furniture since you don&#8217;t have to spend much time cleaning it. It&#8217;s an investment that saves money over time since it will not break down or have to be replaced. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/collection\/832\/berlin-gardens-poly-outdoor-furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Garden-Classic-Poly-Dining-Set_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens Garden Classic Dining Set\" class=\"wp-image-11393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Garden-Classic-Poly-Dining-Set_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Garden-Classic-Poly-Dining-Set_400_0-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/collection\/832\/berlin-gardens-poly-outdoor-furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berlin Gardens Garden Classic Dining Set<\/a><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are some popular Berlin Gardens poly furniture pieces with the numerous options offered highlighted in these colorful infographics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Terrace-Sectional-Set\/p\/61123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Sectional-IG_400_0-284x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens Sectional Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-11433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Sectional-IG_400_0-284x1024.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Sectional-IG_400_0-83x300.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Sectional-IG_400_0.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <br \/>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Berlin-Gardens-Classic-Terrace-Sectional-Set\/p\/61123\" target=\"_blank\">Berlin Gardens Classic Terrace Sectional<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Berlin-Gardens-Donoma-Poly-Lumber-Fire-Pit-Center-Table\/p\/53289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Fire-Pit-IG_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens Donoma Poly Fire Pit\" class=\"wp-image-11436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Fire-Pit-IG_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Fire-Pit-IG_400_0-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Fire-Pit-IG_400_0-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Fire-Pit-IG_400_0-190x190.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Berlin-Gardens-Donoma-Poly-Lumber-Fire-Pit-Center-Table\/p\/53289\">Berlin Gardens Donoma Poly Fire Pit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Berlin-Gardens-9-Octagon-Umbrella\/p\/60848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Umbrella-IG_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens 9' Octagon Umbrella\" class=\"wp-image-11438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Umbrella-IG_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Umbrella-IG_400_0-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Umbrella-IG_400_0-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/BG-Umbrella-IG_400_0-190x190.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Berlin-Gardens-9-Octagon-Umbrella\/p\/60848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Berlin Gardens 9' Octagon Umbrella (opens in a new tab)\">Berlin Gardens 9&#8242; Octagon Umbrella<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facts About Berlin Gardens Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comes with a 20-year warranty for home use and a 5-year warranty for commercial use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in solid and two-tone color combinations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available in a variety of styles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically ships within 10 business days from purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some assembly may be required, depending on the piece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Made-Poly-Comfo-Back-Double-Glider\/p\/3480\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Comfo-Back-Double-Glider_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens Comfo Back Double Glider\" class=\"wp-image-11397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Comfo-Back-Double-Glider_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Comfo-Back-Double-Glider_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Berlin Gardens Comfo-Back Double Glider (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Made-Poly-Comfo-Back-Double-Glider\/p\/3480\" target=\"_blank\">Berlin Gardens Comfo-Back Double Glider<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Crafted-Berlin-Gardens-Comfo-Back-Folding-Poly-Adirondack-Chair\/p\/52681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Comfo-Back-Folding-Poly-Adirondack-Chair-2_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Berlin Gardens Comfo-Back Folding Poly Adirondack Chair\" class=\"wp-image-11441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Comfo-Back-Folding-Poly-Adirondack-Chair-2_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Berlin-Gardens-Comfo-Back-Folding-Poly-Adirondack-Chair-2_400_0-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Crafted-Berlin-Gardens-Comfo-Back-Folding-Poly-Adirondack-Chair\/p\/52681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Berlin Gardens Comfo-Back Folding Poly Adirondack Chair<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no doubt Berlin Gardens poly offers benefits all around. 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If you have spoken <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\">\r\n        Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Cherry Wood Furniture-The Lowdown\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"CHERRY WOOD INFOGRAPHIC\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC.png 794w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC-211x300.png 211w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/CHERRY-WOOD-INFOGRAPHIC-723x1024.png 723w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n        Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"amish recipe: apple sponge pudding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-580x870.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    In which I use far too many italics, and redefine \"pudding.\" I just plain do not understand how this is <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n        Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4591\" height=\"3796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"AmishMakersSteven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg 4591w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-580x479.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4591px) 100vw, 4591px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    We can say, with narrative\u00a0certainty, that our\u00a0Amish Makers' love for working with their hands starts young, and with ferocity. 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