by Mt Gilead | Feb 20, 2024 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. (Image courtesy of Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Recently, a series of articles has attributed some blame for the tight housing market and exorbitant...
by Mt Gilead | Feb 18, 2024 | Master Gardener Musings
As Winter begins to close and Spring looms, many of us feel like we should have started seeds to be able to plant a decent garden this year. But the gardening season has not begun yet. In fact, for certain crops, waiting a bit longer and directly sowing seeds into the...
by Mt Gilead | Feb 13, 2024 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. This year, a celestial twist of fate brings a rare and noteworthy alignment as Ash Wednesday coincides with Valentine’s Day. The...
by Mt Gilead | Feb 11, 2024 | Master Gardener Musings
In the quest to encourage picky eaters to embrace a variety of vegetables, the garden offers another secret weapon: the fresh, raw taste of just-picked produce. Often, vegetables eaten straight from the plant can be a revelation in flavor and texture compared to their...
by Mt Gilead | Feb 6, 2024 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. Rolling hills bathed in golden sunshine, quaint towns dripping with small-town charm and folksy accents, and communities bound by strong,...
