Fallen leaves gather on the front lawn of a home in Anchorage’s South Addition neighborhood on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. (Emily Mesner / ADN) Alaskans are way, way ahead of everyone else when it comes to reinventing gardening and yard care. It must be part of our Alaskan…
Regenerative agriculture offers an opportunity to make the future more sustainable and prosperous. This set of techniques and overall concept draws on indigenous knowledge, modern technologies, and sustainable farming practices, including rotating crops and cover crops planting. Regenerative farming has many benefits that you can learn about in…
DRIFTLESS – About 50 people attended a presentation by Dr. Stanley Trimble at Sidie Hollow County Park in rural Viroqua on Sunday, Sept. 12. With rain on the way, the location above one of the 22 flood control dams in Vernon County seemed somewhat prophetic, though fortunately the…
HIGH COUNTRY — No matter who it is, any grower or harvester will say that ginseng is a finicky plant that grows in very particular conditions.Hidden in lush forest floors among other understory plants, the plant known for its herbal and medicinal qualities thrives in moist and temperate…
When Rose and Mike Roelf purchased 45 acres of Iowa farmland from Rose’s mother in 2014, they had a vision: to repair the land, rebuild the soil, address food insecurity and create land access for a new generation of community-conscious farmers. Today, their land represents the budding of…
The Great American Seed Up event is returning this year on October 1st and 2nd in Phoenix. It’s a popular “pop up” seed bazaar offering dozens of vegetables, herbs, beans, greens, grains and flower seeds available in bulk format, sold at a dramatic discount. Also, during the pandemic,…
FISHERS ISLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN September 2021, Issue 1 What’s going on in the Garden? Some fun things you will find in this; our very first, newsletter; The featured plant of the month – Microgreens Garden tips and tricks – How to prep your garden for foul weather. DIY…
By Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Ohio Field LeaderSince 1919 the Vorwerk family has been farming in Henry County. “In 1919, my great grandfather, Henry, moved here from Defiance County,” said Kenneth Vorwerk. “The story goes that there was some farm swapping among a couple families. The farm Henry originally bought…
Rosemary features dark green foliage and pale, purple-blue flowers that are perfect for a fragrant garden hedge or a holiday topiary. But it isn’t just grown for aesthetic purposes—the savory, piney taste can elevate the flavor of a variety of foods, and growing this herb fresh pays off…
Weeds grow quickly and spread vigorously, either by seed or rhizomes and underground roots.My best crop in spring is weeds I am pulling out mountains of them and turning them into mulch and compost. Small weeds without flowers, bulbs or perennial roots get dropped where I pull them…
