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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