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Small space gardening

Many gardens today have become much smaller and more manageable than years ago. As a child growing up on a farm, I remember how much bigger the garden was and how the rows seemed like they stretched on for miles, especially when I was in trouble and had to weed them! The harder I cried, the longer and weedier they seemed. With limited space and time for larger garden plots, many of us have become more innovative and creative with our gardening skills. The use of raised beds, containers, trellises, and even going up, with vertical or tower gardens has become more common. Raised beds ...

Prairie Fare: Rhubarb, anyone?

The other day, I was wandering around my backyard, checking on the new growth of my perennial plants. The rhubarb I planted a couple of years ago is producing a good amount of stems. I was worried that I had pulled too many stems last year in its second season. I harvested less than ...

Boost your landscape’s curb appeal in one weekend

Create a front garden that is sure to boost your mood and welcome visitors all year round. All you need is one weekend and a bit of paint, flowers, decor and edging material to boost your landscape’s curb appeal. Add a splash of color by painting your front door. Look for colors that ...

Let’s Cook: Lutheran Lemon Ladies

In our home we have been welcoming spring with the fresh taste of lemons. Ah the color, size, and abundance of juice in handpicked Arizona lemons – there is simply nothing like it. The lemon box held center stage in our home thanks to two Lutheran Lemon Ladies. Did you know that there are ...

Prairie Fare: Where’s the protein?

“If you have ‘helpers’ put them to work,” the article said. “We warn you, you’ll have to grin and bear it the first few times you try putting your family to work,” it continued. “More trouble than the work’s worth, you’ll think.” “But you’ll change your mind once ...

Keeping weeds at bay!

Did you know, weeding takes more time than any other cultural practice in vegetable and flower gardening? If you are a procrastinating gardener, then you know all too well about weeding. I don’t know about you, but pulling weeds is not the best use of my valuable time. Trying to keep ahead ...