✂️Cut away late winter pruning confusion
Published: Fri, 02/14/25
Updated: Thu, 02/20/25
Hello there, Rural Sprout readers, Despite waking up to more snow today, I’m going to be getting my pruners ready for the season. The weatherman…
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🫐Blueberries in February? Absolutely!
Published: Wed, 02/12/25
Updated: Sun, 02/16/25
It's What's Up Wednesday! February is a transitional month for me here in Pennsylvania. It’s still not warm enough to start planting things outdoors.
🌷'In the green' - Huge sage plants - no surprise roosters!
Published: Sun, 02/09/25
Updated: Wed, 02/12/25
Hello there, Rural Sprout readers, Every year it seems that Winter makes one last bid to show us who’s boss. It’s been bitterly cold and windy. We had…
🐌 You WANT these snails in your garden!
Published: Fri, 02/07/25
Updated: Wed, 02/12/25
Yes! Gardeners all over the internet are crazy for these space-saving snails! Good morning, my Rural Sprout friends, I have been playing with snails…
🍅Do This in February for Tons of Tomatoes in July!
Published: Wed, 02/05/25
Updated: Thu, 02/06/25
It's Tomatoes up Tomatoday! I’m dreaming of tomatoes. It’s that time of year when I’m starting to get antsy for those first bites of fresh, homegrown…
🤞Fingers Crossed! Toes, too!
Published: Sun, 02/02/25
Updated: Thu, 02/06/25
Hiya, Rural Sprout readers, You know what today is. An hour and a half drive from my front door, a distinguished weather forecaster will be deciding…
🌱 I'm taking precautions this weekend. (New seed starting setup.)
Published: Fri, 01/31/25
Updated: Sat, 02/01/25
I'm setting up my full seed-starting kit this weekend! I’m a little nervous about starting my seeds this year. I’ll be changing the location of my…
🌱Raised Beds Go No-Dig - Soil Block Seedlings - Best Plants for Clay Soil
Published: Wed, 01/29/25
Updated: Sat, 02/01/25
It's What's Up Wednesday! With the lengthening days, it’s hard not to turn your attention to what’s happening outside. I find myself wondering about…
FREE seed catalogs - 🧤midwinter jobs - forcing rhubarb
Published: Sun, 01/26/25
Updated: Sat, 02/01/25
Hi there, Rural Sprout readers, We’re another week closer to the growing season. Not that you would know from looking out my windows. There’s snow…
🍅Psst, tomato growers! You'll want to take a look.
Published: Fri, 01/24/25
Updated: Sun, 01/26/25
Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomatoes! Tomatoes are easily the most cultivated “vegetable” on the planet. Our love affair with them spans the world over. This…