A Seed Saving Story: Grandmother’s Long-Lost Lettuce
Karen Geiser
March 8, 2018
I was almost to the point of tears to have a piece of my grandma’s garden back.
Gardening
Nailed It, Failed It: Lessons From Last Year’s Garden
AllisonErvin
March 5, 2018
Every garden as its ups and downs. One beginner gardener shares the highlights from last year’s bounty and the lessons she learned along the way.
Dreaming of a Garden As It Snows…
Kathy Harrison
February 15, 2018
what’s a garden girl to do while the snow lies deep? Well, she hunkers down with her seed catalogs and last year’s records and starts planning her garden.
5 Winter Steps to a Rockin’ Summer Garden
Sarah Kroger
February 1, 2018
We may be several months away from putting plants and seeds in the ground, but you can start planning your garden now with these five tasks.
Grow Your Own Backyard Orchard Checklist
Destiny Hagest
October 11, 2017
Last week, we covered sustainable, organic ways to grow your own orchard. Now it’s time to start planning! Here is a checklist to help you on your way.
My Favorite Garden Tips
AllisonErvin
June 19, 2017
Discover 12 ways to grow your best garden ever.
4 Secrets to Becoming a Successful Gardener
admin
June 7, 2017
Lacking a green thumb? Here’s some simple help! Gaye Levy of Backdoor Survival shares an excellent article by the down-to-earth (pun intended) Dan Chiras, esteemed prepping author and gardener.
Got Mosquitoes? Try This Chemical-Free Removal System!
Sarah Nussbaum
May 4, 2017
Installing a bat house is a simple, environmentally-friendly way to greatly reduce mosquitoes and other insects near your home. A single little brown bat
25 Ways to Use Flour Sack Towels Around the Home
Sarah Nussbaum
April 24, 2017
They’re super absorbent, lint free, and vastly superior to the decorative towels you might find at a department store.
Eat Your Weeds!
Karen Geiser
April 14, 2017
The saying suggests there is no free lunch, but foraging for spring greens comes mighty close to overturning that statement. Great recipe included!
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