Lisa Doss

Lisa Doss

Writer

Forsyth Magazines writer since 2012. Lisa is originally from Maryland and, after living in New York, Colorado and Texas, she’s proud to finally call North Carolina home. Lisa shares a home with her husband of 10 years, Kevin. Together, they have daughter, Sayre and their angel-son, Finn who lived two years. Their family also includes two dogs. Lisa has a degree in education and, as such, writes many educational articles for the magazines. Lisa enjoys traveling, is an avid reader and has done extensive work on her family’s genealogy. She is a state certified beekeeper since 2018 and a certified master gardener since 2019. When it comes to writing for Forsyth Magazines, Lisa said, “I love writing spring themes in winter, back to school articles in the heat of summer, and, best of all, starting to anticipate the Christmas season in October.”

Body and Minerals

Minerals arrive through inorganic substances, such as rocks, soil, and water. We also obtain them from animals and plants. It happens naturally, as rich soil and water feed nutrients to

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Botulism and Canning Safety

Botulism is a severe but rare chemical poison that attacks the body’s nerves one or two days after consuming a contaminated food. The earliest symptoms appear in the eyes and

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Getting Off the Grid

Freedom without the support of sellers and companies that tie you to a monthly expense is liberating!  While the image of rolling hills and acres of land concealing the best

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Natural Pest Control

The young, frail seedling needs protection, time, excellent soil, and water to gain strength and expand its roots in the ideal environment.  The seen and unseen attackers pose a threat,

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Planting Rare, Yet Native Fruits

Outside the city limits, the scene quickly changes from houses to miles of open fields.  In May, blooming flowers catch the eye of drivers, perhaps for the first time.  Although

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Don’t Transplant Me!

Do you recall your last relocation endeavor? Stress levels undoubtedly elevated!  Interestingly, similar feelings occur in another multicellular organism, a plant!  Leaving one location is like tearing off excess roots. 

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Recognizing the Call for Help

The months spanning 2020 and 2021 brought to the surface an acute awareness of mental health. Weekly, if not daily, video or phone calls and texts reached beloved family and

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Fact and Fallacy of Cheese

Cheese, the accident of ancient days that became one of our most versatile and popular foods!  Legend explains that a chemical reaction occurred after milk remained in the lining of

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Articles By Lisa Doss

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