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...
by Mt Gilead | Dec 11, 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 closed tight this morning, as the storm system that dumped a couple of inches of rain (and a few snowflakes) this...
by Mt Gilead | Dec 10, 2023 | Master Gardener Musings
The idyllic image of spending hours tending to our garden plots is often just that; an image. Enter the concept of the ‘Lazy Gardener,’ for busy folks that love plants but have little time to devote to them. This gardening philosophy is all about creating...
by Mt Gilead | Dec 6, 2023 | MT. GILEAD
It won’t be long before we turn the page on 2023. But you still have time to make some financial moves that can pay off in 2024 — and beyond. Here are a few to consider: Review your progress toward your goals. Have you made progress toward your long-term goals...