The World Inside a Seed

The World Inside a Seed

[title subtitle=”words and images: Jessica Sowards”][/title] Years ago, when my oldest son Jackson was around six years old, my husband asked him what he thought I might like for my birthday. Jackson thought long and hard, and as if a light bulb suddenly...
August in the Garden

August in the Garden

THE DIRT By this time of year your garden should be a veritable cornucopia. Vine ripened tomatoes languidly dangling on the vine, peppers as sweet as the flowers they grew from, and so much corn that it’s coming out your ears! This superabundance doesn’t have to end,...
June in the Garden

June in the Garden

THE DIRT It’s not too late to plant a great summer garden! And, it’s time to plant and start seeds for fall crops. Be on the lookout for disease and insect damage and take action to prevent spread. If you’ve got a problem with slugs, try trapping them in a container...
May in the Garden

May in the Garden

THE DIRT It’s time to get growing! If you haven’t already started your plants from seed, check out your local Farmers Coop for healthy transplants. Remember choose vegetables your family enjoys along with one or two new ones to try. TIP: Watch plants carefully...

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