šFast-Growing Houseplants - ZOOM!
Published: Mon, 09/08/25
Updated: Tue, 09/09/25
Guess what? I spent the weekend in Buffalo with my daughter and son-in-law. When I pulled into the driveway last night I saw this lovely pink glow…
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š Me vs. Ma Nature (I'll bet you can guess who wins)
Published: Sun, 09/07/25
Updated: Mon, 09/08/25
Greetings Rural Sprout readers, Another week has passed, and I'm still waiting on tomatoes. I've been growing German Pinks for the last three years.
š«£Taking the 'scary' out of seed saving & the easiest way to get šplants from your own garden!
Published: Fri, 09/05/25
Updated: Wed, 09/10/25
Where did the week go? Itās been cool and rainy the past few days, and I love it! The oranges and reds popping up on the hillside tell me fall is here…
šMigraines - šFall Perennials - šGreen Tomatoes & More!
Published: Wed, 09/03/25
Updated: Sun, 09/07/25
It's What's Up Wednesday! And I am off to a rough start today ā a migraine. That means the barometric pressure is changing. Rain is on the way. By the…
šPlant asparagus now & harvest next spring - no waiting!
Published: Sun, 08/31/25
Updated: Sun, 09/07/25
Hiya Rural Sprout readers, My Sunday newsletter is going to be short but sweet today because of the holiday weekend. The boys and I decided last…
šøSave on your grocery bill! - š„Veggies to grow in September
Published: Fri, 08/29/25
Updated: Thu, 09/04/25
Hello there, Rural Sprout readers, Itās a cool, rainy morning here in the Pennsylvania mountains. (Iām puttering around the house in a sweater over my…
šDon't buy mums yet & a š¼September checklist for lush fall flower beds
Published: Wed, 08/27/25
Updated: Sun, 08/31/25
It's What's Up Wednesday! And I am freezing! I slept with the windows open last night and woke up to a house that was 58 degrees. (Thatās 14 degrees C…
šøSeptember is the best time to divide these perennials!
Published: Mon, 08/25/25
Updated: Wed, 08/27/25
Good morning, Rural Sprout readers, Mickey, our queen of perennials, has been busy working on a piece for all of you flower gardeners. She shares why…
š Preserve Your Tomatoes - Plum Chutney Recipe - š§ Freezing Onions
Published: Sun, 08/24/25
Updated: Mon, 08/25/25
Hello there, Rural Sprout readers, This week, there has been a decidedly fall-like nip in the morning air. Each day has started foggy and cool enough…
š š±What to do with all those tomatoes!
Published: Fri, 08/22/25
Updated: Wed, 08/27/25
Hiya, Rural Sprout readers, Iāve been spending mornings out in the garden with my coffee. Iām getting nervous about all these tomatoes. Having had to…