by Mt Gilead | Mar 26, 2024 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. Like many writers, I keep a notebook and pen on the nightstand next to my bed to jot down ideas that come to me in the middle of the night....
by Mt Gilead | Mar 24, 2024 | Master Gardener Musings
Conventional wisdom says we need to till our garden every season. Maintaining healthy soil is paramount for the flourishing of plants. While tilling has been a traditional approach, an alternative method known as forking offers a less disruptive yet highly effective...
by Mt Gilead | Mar 20, 2024 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. It’s Halloween, 1990. “Ice, Ice Baby” is the No. 1 song in the country, “Rosanne” is the most popular show on television, the Cincinnati...
by Mt Gilead | Mar 17, 2024 | Master Gardener Musings
No-till gardening is transforming the way we approach our gardens, turning traditional methods on their head. This innovative approach, which avoids the disruption of soil through tilling, offers a plethora of benefits not just for the garden but for the environment...
by Mt Gilead | Mar 13, 2024 | MT. GILEAD
John B. Marek is a writer, farmer, outdoorsman and recovering economic developer. You can find his books at johnbmarek.com. The Ohio Lottery launched with much fanfare in 1974. I recall my father buying a couple of $1 scratch-off tickets to see what it was all about....
