Happy Sunday, Rural Sprout Readers,Ā
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Can you believe itās 2022? Iām still trying to figure out where 2020 went. I know I set it down here somewhereā¦
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How was your week, my friend? It was my first week back from vacation, and I have to say I missed writing for all of you. The Rural Sprout team has been busy discussing the upcoming growing season, and weāre all getting excited. How about you?Ā
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I donāt know about you, but the growing season has a way of sneaking up on me every year.Ā
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The previous two years have been enough to cause anyone a little trepidation going into the new year.
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A couple of months ago, I was scolded for not discussing current events in our newsletter. It was suggested that I was sticking my head in the sand and doing all of you a disservice by not shouting from the rooftops that the world is very quickly, ahem, going to seed.
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Well, hereās the thing, dear readers. I respectfully disagree with this person.
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There are quite literally millions of places on the internet where you can go to find out the state of the world. And most all of them are loud and quite happy to remind all of us how terrible everything is. (Even when it isnāt.) I think all of us have walked with our shoulders a little more stooped under the weight of all the bad news over the last two years.Ā
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Of course, weāre not suggesting you ignore the issues that face us. But perhaps a gardening and natural living website might not be the best place to read up on these topics.
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Instead, at Rural Sprout, weāre focused on helping you create a life that helps you shoulder those issues, maybe even lighten them a bit.Ā
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And we hope you leave with a smile on your face.Ā
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Because we think there's still good news to be had, you just have to know where to look for it. Hereās a hint ā itās usually not in those millions of places on the internet where you can go to find out the state of the world. Itās usually much closer to home, things like, "The tomato seeds sprouted!" and "My monstera has a new leaf!"Ā
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Okay 2022, weāre ready to get growing. Weāve got this.
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15 Top Chicken Breeds for a Colorful Egg Basket
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Pink, green, cream, brown and blue! Thereās more to eggs than just white. If you want a basketful of colored eggs, youāll want to add a few of these breeds to your flock.
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9 Houseplants That Are Ridiculously Easy to Propagate
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Who doesnāt love free plants? When you want to expand your houseplant collection without spending a lot, propagation is the answer. Check out our list of the easiest houseplants to propagate with cuttings. Youāll want to make some room on your windowsill.Ā
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11 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors All Year Round
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Donāt you hate paying an arm and a leg for fresh herbs at the grocery store this time of year? Cheryl has put together a list of 11 herbs that grow well indoors. You could be snipping some thyme for stew in the middle of January, or sipping a hot cup of lemon balm tea on a snowy day, maybe even creating a flavorful pesto in February.Ā
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How To Save Paperwhite Bulbs to Bloom Again
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If you grow paperwhites each year over the holidays, youāve probably pitched them in the compost bin after theyāve finished blooming. Or, perhaps youāve done a quick Google search to see if you can get them to bloom again, only to be met with a resounding, āNope, just pitch āem!ā Well, with a little extra effort and a whole lot of sunshine, maybe you can get them to bloom again!
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How To Grow A Pineapple Plant From A Pineapple Top
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Pineapples, aside from causing pizza-related arguments, make beautiful and easy to grow houseplants. And under the right conditions, you can even get your pineapple to bear fruit again.
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That's all for this week, Rural Sprout Readers.
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