There are usually two kinds of gardeners - which one are you? 🌱🥕💪✌️
Published: Sun, 05/22/22
Hiya, Rural Sprout readers, How was your week? It’s hard to believe we’re almost at the halfway mark for 2022 already. Although, in my opinion, spring…
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Does the sight of an unmowed lawn make you uncomfortable? 😬
Published: Sun, 05/15/22
Hello there, Rural Sprout readers, Now that we’ve got our first few thunderstorms under our belt, I think it’s safe to say we’re past all danger of…
May is the best color of the year. Yup, you read that right. 💚🌱💚
Published: Sun, 05/08/22
Hiya, Rural Sprout Readers, I took a little unscheduled break last week for some much-needed rest. If you ask my sweetie, he will tell you that I’m…
Dang it, I've done it again. Those poor tomatoes didn't stand a chance. 😭🍅❄️
Published: Sun, 04/24/22
Greetings, Rural Sprout readers, I have to say I’m a little miffed at myself this Sunday. I’ve gone and done it again. It happens every year, and…
Happy Easter from Rural Sprout! 🌷💐🌷
Published: Sun, 04/17/22
Hello there, Rural Sprout Readers, We at Rural Sprout want to wish a Happy Easter to all who celebrate. We hope you enjoy this time with family and…
I was offered a completely automatic garden watering system - and I passed. 🤷♀️
Published: Sun, 04/10/22
Hiya, Rural Sprout Readers, It’s early, and the house is still quiet. I’ve got my coffee, and I’m curled up in a chair in the living room, watching…
Please, don't panic! There's still time. (Trust me, I feel the same way every year. 😱)
Published: Sun, 04/03/22
Hello there, Rural Sprout Readers, Another week has come and gone, and here we are at the beginning of a new month – April. Boy, if there is one month…
My $35 soil amendment is paying off in year two!
Published: Sun, 03/27/22
Greetings Rural Sprout Readers, I have to say it’s a little tough hitting the keys this morning. I am definitely feeling yesterday’s adventure. (That…
I'm pretty excited about my "secret pest weapon" this year! 🤫🌿
Published: Sun, 03/20/22
Hiya Rural Sprout Readers, Hoo-boy, I don’t know about you, but after writing a few of this week’s articles and reading my fellow writers’ pieces, I…
Grow a garden in your living room? Yes! It can be done!
Published: Sun, 03/13/22
Happy Sunday, Rural Sprout Readers, Hello there from snowy, PA! We got not one but two snowstorms this week. And as much as I don’t like to say it,…