For an entire week leading up to the April 2011 storms and tornados that devastated parts of my town and Northern Alabama in general, the local weather forecasters gave us warnings. Suddenly, tornado survival became a hot topic in our household and ... Read More
The master gardening program is a volunteer program that teaches and trains individuals the art and science of gardening. In exchange for this inexpensive training, they promise to offer service and share their gardening knowledge with ... Read More
Though pretty, many people look at wild violets as a scourge that kills the lawn. They are further frustrated by the fact that they are tough to control and have been referred to as the wild violet weed. But I have good news. Instead of looking at ... Read More
Summer is upon us, and that usually means more time spent together as a family when the kids are out of school. Even homeschool moms take a few breaks in the summer. This time of year is a great time to hone your family’s survival skills. I’ve put ... Read More
Hold on to your hat! Spring and its warmer cousin, summer, are just around the corner. Yes, even if you're looking out the window at piles of crystalline, white snow -- believe! One day soon, the days will lengthen and your summer garden will become ... Read More
Make the most out of your yard by creating an edible landscape. Every March, I am consumed with spring fever and can barely wait to get outdoors and turn my winter laden yard into a fairy tale garden. This year, I decided to start the ... Read More
That quality which makes a plant a weed is in the eye of the beholder. Where one person might see only an overgrown flower bed, another might see the makings of a decent salad. Frank down the street is probably tearing his hair out trying to get all ... Read More
You could do a whole lot worse on the verge of the apocalypse than doing some last minute shopping at a local garden store. Whether it's a mom and pop garden center or one at a Home Depot or Lowe's, you'll find a pretty impressive array of products ... Read More
Thank you to Verizon Wireless for sponsoring this post. In a time of crisis, communication and the flow of accurate information become more important than ever. Unfortunately, our communication system is also vulnerable to the very forces that ... Read More
Over the years, I have to admit, we have spent more money on gardening than we have ever reaped in an actual harvest. We don't try to be spendy, trust me, but starting a garden from the dirt up can get expensive and buying high-quality garden gear ... Read More
