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Pickle Wisdom; Surprisingly Simple
Pickling may seem like a frightening black art practiced only by women of the past with extraordinary quantities of home economic mojo, but it’s actually much less complex than say, maintaining a quality compost pile. With attention to a couple important things, pickling is easy full story
Lessons from P. Allen Smith
I’m not sure whether P. Allen Smith would articulate this in the same way, but I came to see his home and farm as a laboratory and living library bent on keeping alive healthy, happy living and growing practices from our history. I thank him for that. full story
My Father’s Garden; Gardening is Life
In his youth, he valiantly defended our country and earned two purple hearts. He next grew a family and a career including overseas service. Bruce Malmont believed that life is a garden. He created his own dreams, his own life while constantly cultivating love in the hearts of his family. Finally, he was able to spend time in his own garden. His son, Jason, remembers his amazing life. full story
Passion for the Magic of Green
Terrariums provide green inside all year long. "It's the smallest garden you're ever going to plant," says Author Tovah Martin. full story
Landscape Architect Focuses on Farming, Family
What have I become? – Horticulturist, Farmer, Educator, Stay-at-Home Mom – You betcha! full story
Integrated Strawberry Field?
I killed two-thirds of my strawberry field. Now, I plan to cheat. Or spun better, persevere. full story
Diggin’ the Natives – Garden Phlox
It is true, most cultivars of garden phlox do get mildew, however it will not kill the plant. Powdery mildew rarely does. And in this instance height can be a virtue – tuck it behind some shrubs and allow the wonderful flowers to dance in the background. full story
Saving Our Oldest Seed House
by Laura Mathews · September 2, 2011
Printed catalogs mixed with new media create hope of rescuing D. Landreth Seed located in New Freedom, PA. Innovation in seed catalogs were one of many firsts the company brought to the business. Now, the catalog may save the company. That, and social media. You can order the catalog on line. full story