by Mt Gilead | Dec 24, 2023 | Master Gardener Musings
If you want to start a garden bed and never have before, it’s not as hard as you might think. First, location is paramount. Your new garden bed will need a spot that receives ample sunlight (at least six to eight hours a day) unless you plan to plant something that...
by Mt Gilead | Dec 20, 2023 | MT. GILEAD
Who knows where the time goes? We’ve reached the end of another year, so it’s appropriate to reflect on the nature of time and how it affects us. And time certainly is a key element in the pursuit of your financial goals. As an investor, time can be your greatest...
by Mt Gilead | Dec 19, 2023 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. The window on the mountain is presumably closed and locked. I am actually in The ‘Ville (Statesville) today, spreading a little...
by Mt Gilead | Dec 17, 2023 | Master Gardener Musings
Gardening might seem like a serene, leisurely activity, but anyone who’s spent a day weeding, planting, or turning compost knows it can also be a rigorous workout. In fact, for those looking to boost their fitness regimen, the garden offers a gym’s worth...
by Mt Gilead | Dec 13, 2023 | MT. GILEAD
It’s been a bumpy year for the financial markets — which means that some of your investments may have underperformed or lost value. Can you use these losses to your advantage? It’s possible. If you have some investments that have lost value, you could sell them to...
