Hey there, Rural Sprout readers,Ā Iāve never been more thankful to be a gardener. In a time when it feels like the world is spinning out of control, I take great comfort in being able to get my hands in the dirt, even if itās only potting mix in my basement this time of
year. Ā As we navigate turbulent times, there is something incredibly grounding and comforting about the natural cycles that ebb and wane, year after year, in complete disregard for what we tiny little humans do to one another.Ā This weekend was unexpectedly warm, melting away the last of our snow.Ā I was walking around in the backyard, enjoying the sunshine. I figured getting some fresh air and vitamin D is always good for a cold, and I noticed the first of the snowdrops peeping up from the crunchy brown grass.Ā Their bright green leaves and creamy, white flowers were such a symbol of hope and peace.Ā It often feels like so much around us is changing all too quickly. It was soothing to stand in the early spring sunshine and see such tiny, fragile flowers growing from the ground again this year, as they have done for years before. Iām amazed that
something so tough and unwavering can produce something so delicate and beautiful. Ā As gardeners, we have the privilege of stewarding and bearing witness to the steadfast rhythm of nature as another spring dawns amid uncertain times. Thank goodness for gardens and gardeners.Ā Ā
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Imagine the smell of this star jasmine greeting you every time you come home. I am endlessly fascinated by the power that scent can have on our mood. A well-chosen fragrance can help us feel
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If you can't wait for some spring color, you need spring ephemerals. These perennials are the first on the scene every year.
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It doesn't matter how long you've been gardening; there's always something new to learn. After having written my fair share of gardening articles (in the hundreds by now), I want to believe that our readers
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To have plenty of blooms during the holidays, you need to start caring for your Christmas cactus in late winter.
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Believe it or not, there are plenty of vegetables you can plant outside in March, no matter how close or far away your last frost date is.
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Is March the most exciting time in the garden? For many of us in the northern hemisphere, March is the month of hope. It brings up the eternal expectation that spring is finally around the
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If you've been gardening for long, you've probably got a leaning tower of plastic nursery pots somewhere. Don't pitch them, reuse them!
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Some birds are coming, some birds are going, but if you're planning on feeding them, don't make these common spring bird feeding mistakes.
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Grab your gloves! Spring is the time to fertilize your raspberries for a bumper crop of berries - but it's not all you need to do.
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Ordering vegetable seedlings online is an easy way to supplement homegrown seedlings or to plant your entire garden.
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Growing strawberries from bare roots is an easy and inexpensive way to get buckets of juicy, red berries year after year.
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If you've got a shady garden, growing sun-loving vegetables can be tough. But there are still plenty of vegetables that you can grow.
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Did you miss a newsletter or want to read a few for inspiration? Find past newsletters here.Ā Don't forget to check out our Facebook page for daily updates.Ā That's all for this week, Rural Sprout Readers. |
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