At The PA State Farm Show The Pennsylvania State Farm Show is, at heart, an annual celebration of agriculture. Some local farmers who use sustainable methods, however, feel they have not been invited to the party. Sustainable farmers vary widely in their approach to food production, but the common thread among them is farming without [...] full story
Let’s turn-up the volume of holiday cheer with the help of P. Allen Smith. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, our attention turns from the garden to the holidays. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to let my hair down and throw myself into some celebration –softened by a dash of sitting thoughtfully with gratitude. [...] full story
As we get more thoughtful about our gardening and become increasingly drawn to produce more of our own food, growing perennial edibles becomes an important next step. Edible perennial fruits and food grow and spread each year, reduce the amount of spring planting and stand up to the weird weather mood swings we see in [...] full story
In a cash-strapped, drug and crime-ridden city, the first thing you want to get rid of is a community garden. Right? Harrisburg City Council President Wanda Williams apparently thought so. On the order of Williams, and with zero warning, Harrisburg City Public Works Department bulldozers turned under a community garden plot in the Harrisburg neighborhood [...] full story
When things are overly stressful, a good shower, a good, nutrition-filled meal, and curling up under a thick blanket – makes all the difference. With the help of 35 volunteers and Malibu Compost, 5,000 roses were pampered in just that way. And the roses thanked everyone by getting their mojo back. Biodynamic compost tea and compost saved an historic garden. full story
Ok, I’ve tried. I cannot resist the urge share tidbits of garden wisdom I took home from the Native Plants in the Landscape Conference in Millersville, PA. full story
What does the sale of one of our older seedhouses mean? It's profit over food security. full story
Enter the giveaway for Niki Jabbours great book, Year-Round Vegetable Gardener, and a box of Proven Winners plants. full story
The combination of Facebook and Chicken rearing has landed me in some interesting situations. Yes, I've taken a chicken on a professional appointment and I have been tagged as a rooster rescuer. full story
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One Garden Book is Not Like the Others
by Laura Mathews · February 18, 2013
Amanda Thomsen has written a wonderfully fun and educational romp of a garden book called'; "Kiss My Aster; A Gardening Guide to Creating A Fantastic Yard Totally Tailored to You. " full story