Message From The Editor of Off-Grid News


Though we've got several weeks left in winter, the new year means I am already planning for my spring garden. I'll be honest--I never grow tired of having my backyard garden. As I was preparing homemade clam chowder last night, all I had to do was step out back to grab some fresh green onions and thyme, both of which overwinter nicely in my part of the sunny South. It doesn't get any better than enjoying fresh food that comes from a source you know you can trust.

I'll be honest though--I'm not a natural gardener. I've had to learn a lot through trial and error, not to mention lots of reading. Even though my grandmother enjoyed showing me how to garden (and putting me to work picking the tomatoes and cucumbers), for some reason, those lessons didn't stay with me nearly as well as the lessons on canning. I've had to relearn a lot.

Maybe you're not a natural gardener either--or maybe you are and have never had the chance to prove it. Either way, I've got some good news for you! This week, Off the Grid News will be featuring a week of gardening lessons! You'll learn how to prepare a garden that suits your area--when to plant, what to plant, and how to help your plants thrive. When the thaw comes in a few weeks, you'll have no excuse for not getting out there and getting your hands dirty!

We're starting the week off with our newsletter article "Gardening 101." Featured columnist Julie C. offers basic tips for getting started, tells you where to find more information, and shows why gardening is the best decision you'll ever make. This week will offer a lot of great information for both the novice and experienced gardener, so be sure to check back daily!

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The Editor
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