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Published: Fri, 08/08/25
Updated: Tue, 08/12/25
Good morning, folks, The week is winding down, and we’re heading into the weekend. Twice now, I’ve noticed a nip in the air when sitting out on the…
Published: Wed, 08/06/25
Updated: Sat, 08/09/25
It's What's Up Wednesday! I’m back from vacation. I’m well-rested. The humidity has broken. The garden is chugging along. What more could one ask for?…
Published: Sun, 08/03/25
Updated: Sat, 08/09/25
Leave a message after the tone. By the time you read this, we'll be rushing around, packing the car to head back home. I was going to send a…
Published: Wed, 07/30/25
Updated: Mon, 08/04/25
It's What's Up Wednesday! And since it's that time of year when everyone is up to their eyeballs in fresh produce, I thought it would be fun to share…
Published: Mon, 07/28/25
Updated: Sun, 08/03/25
Quite a few folks mentioned the link wasn't working in the first email. Broken link? I've received quite a few emails from readers having problems…
Published: Mon, 07/28/25
Updated: Sun, 08/03/25
Alright, who blinked? Summer is going by in a flash. How are we days away from August already? Dare I even say it? We are in the home stretch of…
Published: Sun, 07/27/25
Updated: Mon, 07/28/25
Hello, Rural Sprout readers, It’s that time again. Time to pack too many clothes, not enough sunscreen, and head off on vacation. The family and I are…
Published: Fri, 07/25/25
Updated: Sat, 07/26/25
I’m going to say something that’s going to get your dander up. I’m already preparing for all the emails from folks who want to weigh in without…
Published: Wed, 07/23/25
Updated: Fri, 07/25/25
It's What's Up Wednesday! If I didn’t know it was July, I would think it was fall. We’ve had deliciously cool mornings the past few days. I even put…
Published: Mon, 07/21/25
Updated: Tue, 07/22/25
I know it's just a shrub, but I can't help feeling leery every time I walk by it. Spirea make me nervous. One spirea in particular. Some of our…