by Debbie Mason | Mar 24, 2026 | Spring 2026, GREENHOUSE
Spring 26/Amy Sloan I thought the biggest change to our homeschool in fall 2023 would be sending our oldest son off to college. Instead, three weeks later we sat in the emergency room with our youngest son and heard the dreaded news: your son has cancer. The next two...
by Debbie Mason | Mar 18, 2026 | Spring 2026, GREENHOUSE
Spring 26/Matthew McDill I won the argument. My kid slouched away, deflated. Victory was mine. Except I’d lost everything that mattered. Our goal as Christian parents is not simply to raise well-behaved children. Our goal is to raise Christ-followers. That...
by Debbie Mason | Mar 11, 2026 | Spring 2026, GREENHOUSE
Spring 26/Jessica Frierson As you read this article, something marvelous is happening in the world around you. Deep within the soil of your lawn and flower beds, microbes are reactivating to break down last season’s dead leaves and organic matter. This decomposition...
by Debbie Mason | Oct 28, 2025 | Fall 2025, Uncategorized, GREENHOUSE
Editor’s Note (October 2025): The entire NCHE team grieves the tragic deaths of four children in Johnston County, whose father has been charged in connection with their murders. We are praying for everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss. As questions arise about...
by Debbie Mason | Oct 21, 2025 | Fall 2025, Uncategorized, GREENHOUSE
Fall 2025/Banner There are many books about homeschooling that share many good tips. Here are some tips that I have gathered on my eighteen-year homeschool journey. Is your house ready for guests every day? Try assigning your kids morning chores to be done before...
by Debbie Mason | Oct 14, 2025 | Fall 2025, Uncategorized, GREENHOUSE
Fall 2025/Frierson I love plants. I dream of having a flourishing garden, an orchard with multiple types of fruit-bearing trees, and multiple species of berries growing around my yard. Sadly, the reality is that I am terrible at growing plants. Apparently, they need a...
