Category: March 2023

• Backtracking to the Woods

  

  We had a decision to make: go through or backtrack and find another option. Because of our disinterest in trudging through winter-cold water, soaking our shoes and socks, and possibly catching pneumonia (says my mom’s voice in my head), we backtracked and hoped for another, better, drier path. If you are hoping this is an…

  homegrownjournal

  March 9, 2023

  2023, From the Editor, March 2023

  Bear Grylls, George Michael, God, Julie Johnson, Lord writes adventures, Missouri, More, Springfield, Walking

• Lettuce and Peas, Please

  

  Here’s a bright idea: Bookmark this page for updates throughout the season — words + photographs JULIE JOHNSON — Today’s the day, or so says my mom’s printed copy of the 2023 The Old Farmer’s Almanac. If I am to plant lettuce and peas under moon-favorable conditions and timing and all, it’s now or wait…

  homegrownjournal

  March 7, 2023

  2023, Garden, March 2023

  Arugula, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, Bronze Beauty, Chinese Narrow Leaf, Compost, Crisp Mint, Elevated garden bed, Garden Planning, Garden Planning Dates, Hartville, Henderson's Black-seeded Simpson, How to plant lettuce, How to plant peas, Julie Johnson, Lettuce, Little Marvel, Mansfield, Merlot, Merveille Des Quatre Saisons, Midwest grown seed, Missouri, Old Farmer's Almanac, Peas, Raised bed gardening, Rare Seeds, San Marzano tomato, Spring Garden, Springfield, Square Foot Gardening, The Buffalo Seed Company, Urban Farmer, Uses for tackle box, What do pea seeds look like?, What does lettuce seed look like?, When do I plant lettuce?, When do I plant peas?, White Harvest Seed Company, Wild Rocket