The List Maker’s Spring Checklist
doug smith
March 3, 2017
I’m a list maker and prefer to make detailed outlines of what I need to do today, tomorrow, next week, next month and so on.
Gardening
How Farmer Hannah Gets Through the Winter
Hannah Breckbill
February 17, 2017
She’s grateful for a slower wintertime schedule that allows her to dream and plan before she gets lost in the fields this spring! Here’s what’s on her plate.
Win a $500 Garden (Soil Included)!
Sarah Nussbaum
February 1, 2017
Our finest gardening supplies and tools, handpicked for you. It’s your chance to win a $500 gardening prize package – enter today!
How To Harvest Fruit Without A Ladder
Galen Lehman
September 21, 2016
Picking apples or other tree fruit from a ladder is hard work, time consuming and dangerous. Here’s how to do it with your feet securely on the ground!
Summer Into Fall: How to Enjoy it With Children
Sarah Nussbaum
August 31, 2016
In our family we take every opportunity to savor the last days of summer while welcoming fall as it arrives. Here are some simple ways you can, too.
From Seeds to Salsa
AllisonErvin
August 17, 2016
Harvest veggies from your garden, or visit your local farmer’s market for the freshest, “straight-from-the-ground” salsa ingredients!
Sweet, Sweet Sorghum Makes The BEST Cookies Ever
Dave Ross
July 11, 2016
Sorghum. At last the project has reached completion. From mail-ordered seeds that arrived in May, to sorghum syrup in my jars on the counter, to molasses crinkle cookies.
Teenage Gardener Shares Tips for First-Time Growers
AllisonErvin
May 25, 2016
You can have the oh-so-satisfying experience of harvesting your own vegetables and how it feels to eat something you grew yourself. You’ll love the taste even more.
How to Eat Free Salad Forever
JB Reynolds
May 9, 2016
With a few dollars’ investment in seeds, you can enjoy a lifetime of free, fresh, healthy, organic salad.
DIY: Planting a Tea Garden
Kathy Harrison
April 27, 2016
Herbs for tea are extremely easy to grow and often perennial. Here’s how to plan your own tea garden, plus tips on harvesting, storing and brewing.
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