Gardening

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.

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.