Gardening

Gardening in Medium Spaces

Patrice Lewis April 11, 2022

Learn how to make the most of your backyard space for gardening, from raised beds to vertical planting.

Gardening in Small Spaces

Patrice Lewis April 1, 2022

With a little clever planning, an astonishing amount of food can be grown in very small spaces. Learn how to garden in tiny backyards, patios and balconies.

Gearing up for Gardening This Spring

Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp February 2, 2022

Gardening this spring? Here are some garden basics and tips bound to make you successful… even if you’ve never dirtied your hands in a garden.

Create Beautiful Fall Flower Arrangements, Lehman’s Style

Karen Geiser September 22, 2021

Local organic gardener Karen Geiser and her daughter Elizabeth share five, fun ways to arrange fresh-cut fall flowers. Perfect for fall weddings!

The Benefits of Planting Native Plants

Lydia Nash July 27, 2021

Planting native plants in your backyard can benefit the environment, garden, birds, and even pollinators. Plus, they can save you time, cash and resources.

How to Love Your Garden in a Time of Waiting

Sarah Kroger April 30, 2021

How would your garden change if you daydreamed a little bit about it? Learn how to use the off-season to renew your joy of gardening.

Paper Gardening: How to Grow a Successful Garden Now

Patrice Lewis January 12, 2021

Paper gardening is the most efficient and effective way to guarantee summer success. Learn what you can do now for a better harvest later.

Children and Chores: How to Enjoyably Work Together on the Homestead

Karen Geiser July 31, 2020

Chores on the homestead don’t have to be drudgery. Local gardener Karen Geiser shares how she and her children work together in a fun, efficient way.

Gardening Tools I Can’t Live Without

Jill Winger June 3, 2020

Investing in well-made, multi-use tools are always worthwhile! Discover what gardening tools author Jill Winger uses on her homestead.

Alternate Seed Sources

Patrice Lewis May 6, 2020

With the current shift in the economy, many people are interested in gardening. If you’re struggling to find seeds, here are a few alternative sources.