by Mt Gilead | Jan 29, 2024 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. By 1978, the riding lawnmower my father had purchased from Buckeye Mart a decade earlier was beginning to show its age. It could be challenging...
by Mt Gilead | Jan 28, 2024 | Master Gardener Musings
Permaculture is an ancient yet ever-evolving concept and it is taking root among local gardeners and environmental enthusiasts alike and gaining popularity fast. This sustainable approach to agriculture and lifestyle embraces the harmony of nature, aiming to create...
by Mt Gilead | Jan 22, 2024 | 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 today. It’s a little warmer than it’s been the past week, but it’s still winter-like in...
by Mt Gilead | Jan 21, 2024 | Master Gardener Musings
Beneath the rolling hills of the Piedmont in North Carolina, a secret world thrives, right here in Montgomery County. This world is the soil, a complex ecosystem teeming with life that’s often overlooked. In the Piedmont’s clay-rich soils, an unseen...
by Mt Gilead | Jan 16, 2024 | 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 frosted over this morning. The radio mentions snow flurries a few miles to the west, but it’s just cold and...
