Celebrating Agriculture and feeding a nation and beyond.
Plants often are only as strong as the soil in which they grow. While certain greenery may thrive no matter where it’s planted, soil conditions are often key to successful growing. Sodic soil is one condition people may experience at home or in commercial farming operations. Sodic soils, sometimes called saline-alkali soils or dispersive soils, […]
Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant the weather may be. All that hard work ensures individuals who live in rural, urban and suburban communities have constant, readily available access to healthy foods. Such devotion merits support, and […]
Efforts to revive small business sectors have helped countless communities regain their prosperity and sense of community pride. Those efforts have been wildly effective in many urban areas, and they also can help rural economies recover from the many challenges they’ve been confronting since the Great Recession, which occurred between 2007 and 2009. Rural communities […]
Harvest seasons vary depending on the crop that was planted, but late summer and fall are busy times of year for farmers. And since the pandemic began, farmers have been working overtime to ensure that their goods make it to market on time. The agricultural sector is affected by a number of variables, including the […]
Individuals who don’t live near the equator or in another warm climate know that winter will rear its chilly head this year. Cold temperatures and snowy conditions may be excellent for skiing and sledding, but gardeners recognize these conditions are not ideal for their plants. The inevitable slowing of activity in the garden during fall […]
Many homeowners think they have to spend tons of green to get green in their landscape, but that isn’t necessarily so. Homeowners can improve their landscapes without digging themselves into financial holes. These strategies can help anyone save some cash and still end up with attractive gardens and more. – Use stones or gravel for […]
Demand for local food is on the rise, and with good reason- Fresh and healthy locally grown food is good for eaters, the economy, and the environment. Local food brings people together, builds community and strengthens our food system at a time of supply chain shortages. In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate 10 reasons […]
By January, I have a growing stack of garden seed catalogs on my kitchen table. On the dreariest winter days, it helps to dream of warmer weather and circle my selections. Here are tips to select the best seed for your spring garden: Know the difference between GMO, Hybrid and Organic Seed Contrary to popular […]
Cold weather can be rough on our feathered friends. Sparrows, woodpeckers and nuthatches are a few species of birds that stick around our region during winter, but red-hat-wearing cardinals are my favorite! Providing birds with food and shelter during the winter helps keep them happy and healthy, and will light up your yard with color […]