by Mt Gilead | Apr 14, 2024 | Master Gardener Musings
Many of you know that I help organize and run The Gathering Garden (TGG), Mount Gilead’s Community Garden in the heart of downtown. This organic community garden is not just a plot of land where plants grow; it’s a vibrant, inclusive space where our neighbors...
by Mt Gilead | Apr 9, 2024 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. The 1980s were a period of dramatic economic transformation in the United States. As the smokestacks of American industry sputtered, a new...
by Mt Gilead | Apr 7, 2024 | Master Gardener Musings
Embarking on the journey to incorporate more native plants into your garden is a commendable and environmentally conscious decision. However, finding these plants can often pose a challenge, especially when trying to source them sustainably and ethically. The golden...
by Mt Gilead | Apr 2, 2024 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. I moved to North Carolina in late February 1995. A couple of weeks after I arrived, the trees along the streets of our suburban neighborhood...
by Mt Gilead | Mar 31, 2024 | Master Gardener Musings
Poison ivy, a plant often met with a mix of fascination and dread, holds a unique place in the natural world and in our gardens. Known scientifically as a member of the sumac family, this plant is a native species that plays a significant ecological role despite its...
