From the mountain field journal
Garden
5 Secrets for an easy Container Garden
From Flower Beds to Food: 5 Surprising Secrets for a High-Style, Low-Effort Container Garden For the discerning homeowner, the transition from a manicured flower…
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Marigolds and Memories
This upcoming growing season, marigolds won’t just live in the borders or tuck themselves between vegetables. They’ll play a central role in our cut…
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Black Friday Homestead Win: Garlic, 18 Arborvitae Trees, and an Unexpected Garden Surprise
Yesterday was one of those days that reminds me why I’m building this life — not because everything went smoothly, but because it all…
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🍂 Rethinking Fall Cleanup at Cheesecake Bear Ranch
As the days grow shorter and the crispness of fall settles in, gardeners everywhere feel that old familiar pull: the great fall cleanup. Out…
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Winter Sowing with Milk Jugs: A Beginner’s Guide
Winter Sowing with Milk Jugs: A Beginner’s Guide Winter sowing is an easy and fun way to start your garden before spring even arrives.…
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Red Lake Currants: A Delicious and Bountiful Harvest
If you’re looking for a fruit that’s both tasty and abundant, Red Lake currants are a fantastic choice! Known for their vibrant red color…
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Strawberries
Question: How do I grow larger strawberries? If you want to snack on strawberries throughout the season, you need to plant at least 10…
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Top Self-Seeding Flowering Plants
Here are a few popular self-seeding plants to consider for your garden: Nasturtiums: These flowers are annuals in most climates, meaning they complete their…
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