❗USDA Hardiness Zone Changes❗ You need to read this to plan in 2024
Published: Tue, 11/28/23
Hello, Rural Sprout Readers, We want to keep you informed of important gardening news, as well as handy tips and tricks. The USDA has released a new…
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🧦Stocking Stuffers - Blooming Hoyas- ☀️Southern Gardening
Published: Sun, 11/26/23
Hello there, Rural Sprout readers, I hope all of you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Are you still inundated with leftovers? After a lovely holiday with…
Pine Cone Decor - 🍾Cork Christmas Trees - 🎄Real vs. Fake
Published: Wed, 11/22/23
It’s What’s Up Wednesday! Hiya, Rural Sprout Readers, For those of us who celebrate Christmas, many will head out to get their Christmas tree this…
🦃🎄Hurry up and slow down! - 🍄Mushrooms in your Houseplants-Poinsettias-Fermented Cranberries
Published: Sun, 11/19/23
Hello there, Rural Sprout readers, This coming week is Thanksgiving for those of us here in the States. I hope it goes without saying how grateful I…
🌺🌿Caring For an Easter Cactus - Start now for blooms next spring!
Published: Fri, 11/17/23
Wait, there are Easter cactus, too? Hiya, Rural Sprout Readers, Yes, joining the confusing "Christmas" cactus group is a little-known cousin,…
🌿DIY Backyard Wreath 🍺Brew Your Own Beer 🧼 Easy Soap Anyone Can Make
Published: Wed, 11/15/23
It’s What’s Up Wednesday! Hiya, Rural Sprout Readers, It’s that time of year when the weather starts to become a bit less predictable. Indoor…
🐻 Deter Bears 🌶️Pepper Corking 🍋Make Limoncello
Published: Sun, 11/12/23
Hiya, Rural Sprout readers, How was your week? How’s the weather out your way? It’s been quite a week in our household including a broken arm. My…
🍲Instant Pot Accessories - 🍩Sourdough Discard Recipes - 🍋You Can Use Your Blender For That?
Published: Wed, 11/08/23
It’s What’s Up Wednesday! Hiya, Rural Sprout Readers, Gardening and cooking go hand in hand. So, it’s no surprise that many gardeners also happen to…
🎄🌵Yes! Christmas cactus can bloom more than once a year!
Published: Tue, 11/07/23
Good morning, Rural Sprout Readers, Now is the time of year when Christmas cactus owners in the Northern Hemisphere start asking two questions: Why…
☔El Nino - ID Your Christmas Cactus - Foragers Gift Guide
Published: Sun, 11/05/23
You guys, it snowed! Oh wait, I mean, Greetings, Rural Sprout readers, Guess what? We got our first snow! Of course, it didn’t stick, but it came down…