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 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 | Dec 31, 2023 | Master Gardener Musings
Gardens change costumes with the seasons, offering a year-round spectacle. Creating year-round garden interest is about understanding the cycle of seasons and choosing plants that will bloom in succession, providing constant color and texture. To begin, envision your...
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 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 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...
