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.
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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.
The (re)Rise of Victory Gardens
Patrice Lewis
May 4, 2020
With local or regional shortages of fresh produce resulting from the current pause in the economy, there has been a new interest in Victory Gardens.
Soil Tips for New Gardeners
Karen Geiser
April 22, 2020
Starting a garden? The biggest factor in garden success is your soil quality. Find soil tips here from expert local organic gardener Karen Geiser.
Gardening in January
jsmith
January 15, 2020
Summer may seem far away, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait for warmer weather to start planning your garden. Here are a few ways to get gardening now.
What’s Happening on the Homestead: Sunflowers and Sunshine!
Karen Geiser
July 26, 2019
This month has been a hot one on the homestead with sunshine and sunflowers. Catch up with local homesteader Karen and discover pickling and solar cooking.
Beautiful Beets: How to Grow, Prepare and Enjoy
Dori Fritzinger
June 25, 2019
Beets are a delicious super food that are packed with nutrition. Learn how to grow them in your own garden and how to prepare a tasty dish.
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